TUBE 3079638 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools    
Tool     Part Number     Part Description     Qty    
(A)     138-7576     Link Bracket     2    Start By:
Remove the aftercooler. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Aftercooler - Remove and Install".
Remove the fan guard. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Fan Guard - Remove and Install".
Remove the fan. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Fan - Remove and Install".
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, "Caterpillar Tools and Shop Products Guide" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar products.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
Hot oil and hot components can cause personal injury. Do not allow hot oil or hot components to contact skin. At operating temperature, the engine coolant is hot and under pressure.Steam can cause personal injury.Check the coolant level only after the engine has been stopped and the cooling system pressure cap is cool enough to touch with your bare hand.Remove the cooling system pressure cap slowly to relieve pressure.Cooling system conditioner contains alkali. Avoid contact with the skin and eyes to prevent personal injury.
Drain the coolant from the cooling system into a suitable container for storage or disposal. The capacity of the cooling system is 101 L (26.7 US gal).
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Remove sheets (1) and (2) .
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Loosen clamps (4) and disconnect hoses (3). Attach sling (5) to support (6). Remove bolts (7) and remove support (6). The weight of support (6) is approximately 32 kg (70 lb).
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Use Tooling (A) and a proper lifting device to remove radiator assembly (8). The weight of the radiator assembly is approximately 443 kg (975 lb).