SHIM 0379724 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
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In order to access the alternator, open the right hand engine doors (1) .
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Identify the three wires (4) and (5) to the terminals on the alternator (6). Disconnect the three wires (4) and (5) from the alternator (6) .
Loosen the adjusting nut (2). Loosen the two alternator mounting bolts (7). Loosen the bolt and nut (3) that attaches the adjusting rod to the alternator. In order to release the tension on the V-belt, move the alternator (6) toward the engine. Remove the V-belt from the alternator drive pulley.
Remove the nut, the bolt and the washers (3) that attach the alternator (6) on the adjusting rod.
Remove the two alternator mounting bolts (7), and washers from the alternator mounting bracket. Remove the alternator (6) and the alternator fan guard (7) from the alternator mounting bracket. The approximate weight of alternator 6 is 12.4 kg (27 lb).
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Remove the drive pulley nut (9) and the washer (10) from the alternator. Use the appropriate puller in order to remove the alternator drive pulley (11) from the alternator.Installation Procedure
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Place the alternator drive pulley (11) in position on the alternator and install the washer (10) and nut (9). Tighten the nut (8) to the following torque 102 7 N m (75 5 lb ft).
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Install the alternator (5) and the alternator fan guard (6) in the reverse order of removal. Install the two alternator mounting bolts (8). Install the bolt and nut (3) that attaches the adjusting rod to the alternator (6).
Replace the three wires (4) and (5) to the terminals on the alternator (6). Torque the output terminal nut (5) to 14 1 N m (125 9 lb in).
Reinstall the V-belts. Adjust the tension on the alternator V-belt to the engine specification. Torque the nut (2) for the adjusting rod to 150 20 N m (110 15 lb ft). Tighten the two bolts (8). Tighten the bolt and nut (3) .Reference: Refer to the Service Manual module Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Service Every 250 Hours or Monthly" for the machine that is being serviced. For additional information about belt tension, refer to the Service Manual module 3408E and 3412E Engine Specifications, "Alternator Belt Tightener" for the machine that is being serviced.
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Close the access doors (1) on the right side of the machine.