RING 8M4226 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
ZZ 9U-7089 Tapered Cap/Plug 1
9U-7095 Tapered Cap/Plug 1 Note: SERVICE DATA: TOOLING (ZZ) WILL NOT BE IDENTIFIED IN PHOTOGRAPHS IN THE REMOVAL OR THE INSTALLATION. THIS TOOLING IS SHOWN IN ORDER TO ASSIST THE EXPERIENCED SERVICEMAN.
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, "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.
Drain the cooling system coolant. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Cooling System Coolant (DEAC) - Change".
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Disconnect hose assembly (1).
Disconnect adapter (2) and the gasket from water pump (3).
Disconnect tube assembly (6) from adapter (5).
Remove bolts (4) in order to remove adapter (5) and the O-ring seal from water pump (3).
Remove bolts (7) in order to remove guard assembly (8) from the engine.
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Remove bolts (9) in order to remove water pump (3) from the engine. Use two people in order to remove water pump (3) from the engine. The weight of water pump (3) is approximately 34 kg (75 lb).