RING 5M4443 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A - Guide Bolt
M16 x 2 by 8 inches 1
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Remove one bolt (1). Install Tooling (A). Remove remaining bolts (1).
Attach a suitable lifting device to flywheel (2). The weight of flywheel (2) is approximately 31 kg (68 lb). Remove flywheel (2).
Inspect the ring gear. Replace the ring gear, if necessary. Place the flywheel on a wood block. Use a hammer and a punch in order to remove the ring gear. Installation Procedure
Table 2
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A - Guide Bolt
M16 x 2 by 8 inches 1
B 9S-3263 Thread Lock Compound 1
Raise the temperature of the ring gear. Install the ring gear on the flywheel. Position the ring gear with the part number toward the crankshaft. Allow the ring gear to cool. Use a soft hammer in order to seat the ring gear against the shoulder of the flywheel.
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Install Tooling (A) in the crankshaft. Attach a suitable lifting device to flywheel (2). The weight of flywheel (2) is approximately 31 kg (68 lb). Note: Use new bolts for installation.
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Position flywheel (2) on the engine. Align the arrows on the flywheel and the crankshaft. Apply Tooling (B) to the threads and install bolts (1). Tighten the bolts evenly to a torque of 300 40 N m (221 30 lb ft).
Check the flywheel runout. Refer to Testing and Adjusting, "Flywheel - Inspect".