TRUNNION 8C1724 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
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.
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
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Typical example
Remove canister (8). Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Crankcase Breather (Canister) - Replace".
Loosen clamp (6) and remove hose (7).
Release spring clamps (2) in order to remove hose (3). Remove the hose from connection (1) on the valve mechanism cover and from filter base (4).
Remove bolts (5) and remove filter base (4). Note: If a spacer is installed between the filter base and the engine, remove the spacer.
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If necessary, use a suitable tool in order to remove connection (9) from filter base (4). Installation Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A 4C-4030 Thread Lock Compound 1
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
Ensure that all components of the crankcase breather are clean and free from damage. Replace any components that are damaged.
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If necessary, install connection (9) to filter base (4). Follow Step 2.a through Step 2.c in order to install connection (9) to filter base (4).
Apply a bead of Tooling (A) to the threads of connection (9).
Install connection (9) to filter base (4).
Tighten connection (9) to a torque of 50 N m (37 lb ft).
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Typical example
Install bolts (5) to filter base (4). Note: If spacers are installed, position the spacers over the bolts.
Install the assembly of the filter base to the engine.
Tighten bolts (5) to a torque of 22 N m (16 lb ft).
Install spring clamps (2) to hose (3). Install hose (3) to connection (1) on the valve mechanism cover and to filter base (4). Note: Ensure that the spring clamps are correctly positioned in order to secure the hose.
Install clamp (6) to hose (7). Install hose (7) to filter base (4). Tighten the clamp securely.
Install a new canister (8) to filter base (4). Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Crankcase Breather (Canister) - Replace".