STUD-BALL 6D4671 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Start By:
Remove the Electronic Control Module (ECM). Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Electronic Control Module - Remove and Install" for the correct procedure.
Ensure that all adjustments and repairs that are carried out to the fuel system are performed by authorized personnel that have the correct training.Before beginning ANY work on the fuel system, refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "General Hazard Information and High Pressure Fuel Lines" for safety information. Refer to System Operation, Testing and Adjusting, "Cleanliness of Fuel System Components" for detailed information on the standards of cleanliness that must be observed during ALL work on the fuel system.
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.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
Drain the coolant from the cooling system into a suitable container. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Cooling System Coolant - Drain" for the correct procedure.
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If the engine has a left-hand side oil filter, remove the oil filter base. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Oil Filter Base - Remove and Install" for the correct procedure. If the engine has a right-hand side oil filter, follow Step 2.a through Step 2.c in order to remove blanking plate (8).
Remove bolts (10).
Remove blanking plate (8).
Remove gasket (9) (not shown).
Remove bolt (1) from fuel injection line clamp (2). Position clamp (2) away from the engine oil cooler assembly.
Cut cable straps (3) from the engine wiring harness assembly.
Remove plastic tube assembly (4) from crankcase breather canister (5) and the plastic tube assembly clips.
Remove plastic tube assembly (12) from crankcase breather canister (5) and crankcase breather valve (11).
Remove bolt (7) from bracket (6). Position bracket (6) away from the engine oil cooler.
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Do not remove bolts in Position (A).
Remove bolts (13) from engine oil cooler (14). Note: The bolts are different lengths. Note the position of the different bolts. Note the location and the orientation of the brackets for the tube assemblies.
Remove engine oil cooler assembly (14) from the cylinder block.
Remove gasket (15) (not shown) from engine oil cooler (14).
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If necessary, follow Step 12.a through Step 12.c in order to disassembly the engine oil cooler.
Remove bolts (16) from engine oil cooler assembly (14).
Remove engine oil cooler matrix (19) from spacer plate (17).
Remove gasket (18).