PLATE 7T9837 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A 352-5891 Lifting Strap 2
B Loctite 771 -
Hot engine components can cause injury from burns. Before performing maintenance on the engine, allow the engine and the components to cool.
Wear goggles, gloves, protective clothing, and a National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) approved P95 or N95 half-face respirator when handling a used Diesel Particulate Filter or Catalytic Converter Muffler. Failure to do so could result in personal injury.
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Loosen clamp assembly (1) and position clamp assembly (1) out of the way.
Disconnect the cable assembly (not shown) from soot antennae (4).
Disconnect tube assembly (5) and remove temperature sensor (6).
Remove ball clamp (7). Attach Tooling (A) and a suitable lifting device to diesel oxidation catalyst (3). Disconnect clamp assembly (2) and remove the catalyst. The weight of catalyst (3) is approximately 21 kg (46 lb).
Discard clamp assembly (1). Installation Procedure
Install catalyst (3) in reverse order.
Install new clamp assembly (1). Apply Tooling (B) to the threads of clamp assembly (1). Tighten clamp assembly (1) to a torque of 50 2.5 N m (37 2 lb ft). Do not use power tools in order to tighten clamp assembly (1).