RADIATOR GP 7C6186 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Start By:
Remove the front drive shaft. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Drive Shaft - Remove and Install".
Remove the front tires and rims. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Tire and Rim - Remove and Install".
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, "Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Cat products.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
Hot oil and hot components can cause personal injury. Do not allow hot oil or hot components to contact skin. At operating temperature, the engine coolant is hot and under pressure.Steam can cause personal injury.Check the coolant level only after the engine has been stopped and the cooling system pressure cap is cool enough to touch with your bare hand.Remove the cooling system pressure cap slowly to relieve pressure.Cooling system conditioner contains alkali. Avoid contact with the skin and eyes to prevent personal injury.
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Disconnect hose assembly (1).
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Use a suitable lifting device in order to support fixed axle housing (3). Remove bolts (2) and lower fixed axle housing (3) to the ground. The weight of fixed axle housing (3) is approximately 590 kg (1300 lb).
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Remove shims (4) from fixed axle housing (3).