PLATE 7V4249 - Caterpillar

Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A 8T-5096 Dial Indicator Group 1 Alignment of the Flywheel Face
Illustration 1 g01334421
Typical example
Install Tooling (A) in illustration 1, as shown.
Set the pointer of the dial indicator to 0 mm (0 inch).
Turn the flywheel. Read the dial indicator for every 45 degrees. Note: During the check, keep the crankshaft pressed toward the front of the engine in order to remove any end play.
Calculate the difference between the lowest measurement and the highest measurement of the four locations. This difference must not be greater than 0.03 mm (0.001 inch) for every 25 mm (1.0 inch) of the radius of the flywheel. The radius of the flywheel is measured from the axis of the crankshaft to the contact point of the dial indicator. Flywheel Runout
Illustration 2 g01334422
Typical example
Install Tooling (A) in illustration 2, as shown.
Set the pointer of the dial indicator to 0 mm (0 inch).
Turn the flywheel. Read the dial indicator for every 45 degrees.
Calculate the difference between the lowest measurement and the highest measurement of the four locations. This difference must not be greater than 0.30 mm (0.012 inch).