RING-RETAINING 5P8944 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A 1U-7262 Telescoping Magnet 1 Start By:
Remove the engine oil pan. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly , "Engine Oil Pan - Remove and Install".
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
Personal injury can result from being struck by parts propelled by a released spring force.Make sure to wear all necessary protective equipment.Follow the recommended procedure and use all recommended tooling to release the spring force.
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Loosen cap (2). Carefully remove the cap from balancer (1). Note: The spring force will be released when the cap is removed.
Remove spring (3) from the bore for the relief valve in balancer (1).
Use Tooling (A) in order to remove plunger (4) from the bore for the relief valve in balancer (1). Installation Procedure
Table 2
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
B - Loctite 577 1
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
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Ensure that all components are clean and free from wear or damage. If necessary, replace any components that are worn or damaged. If the bore for the relief valve in balancer (1) is worn or damaged, the complete assembly of the balancer must be replaced.
Improper assembly of parts that are spring loaded can cause bodily injury.To prevent possible injury, follow the established assembly procedure and wear protective equipment.
Lubricate plunger (4) with clean engine oil. Install plunger (4) and spring (3) into the bore for the relief valve in balancer (1). Note: The plunger must slide freely in the bore for the relief valve.
Apply Tooling (B) to the threads of cap (2). Install cap (2) to balancer (1). Tighten the cap to a torque of 21 N m (15.5 lb ft). Note: Ensure that the spring is properly located inside the plunger and the cap. Ensure that Tooling (B) does not contaminate the bore for the relief valve in balancer (1).End By:
Install the engine oil pan. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Engine Oil Pan - Remove and Install".