STUD-SPECIAL 2059314 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Start By:
Remove the radiator. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Radiator - Remove".
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The V-belts are under tension from the spring. If the wrench slips while releasing the belt tension, personal injury may result. Be sure the wrench is properly engaged with the belt tightener.
Position a wrench on the belt tightener and carefully release the tension of the spring on V-belts (1). Remove V-belts (1).
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Disconnect grease hose assembly (2) from belt tightener (3).
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Disconnect grease hose assembly (5) from bracket assembly (4).
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Attach a suitable lifting device to fan drive pulley (6), as shown.
Remove bolts (7) and washers that hold bracket assembly (4) to the engine housing. Remove bracket assembly (4), fan drive pulley (6), and belt tightener (3) as a unit. The weight of bracket assembly (4), fan drive pulley (6), and belt tightener (3) as a unit is approximately 175 kg (386 lb).