PLUG 6E4979 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during performance of inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting and repair of the product. Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable containers before opening any compartment or disassembling any component containing fluids.Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500, "Caterpillar Tools and Shop Products Guide" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar products.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
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Loosen hose clamps (1) and (3). Slide the hoses away from turbocharger (2) .
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Remove oil line (4) from turbocharger (2). Immediately cap all openings or plug all openings in order to prevent contamination.
Loosen hose clamp (5) for the oil drain line.
Remove three nuts (6) that fasten turbocharger (2) to the exhaust manifold.
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Remove turbocharger (2) and gasket (7) from the engine. Plug the hose for the oil drain line in order to prevent contamination. Inspect the condition of gasket (7). If gasket (7) is worn or damaged, replace the gasket.