Front Cover - Remove

TM 9-2320-312-24-2

Truck Engine

Disassembly and Assembly Section

1. Position installation sleeve (2). Use Tooling (A) to

install crankshaft front seal (1).

Note: The crankshaft seal is designed to be installed

dry.

2. Remove installation sleeve (2) from the crankshaft

front seal. Ensure that the seal surface of the

crankshaft pulley is thoroughly clean and dry.

Ensure that the seal surface of the crankshaft

pulley is in good condition.

End By:

a. Install the vibration damper and the pulley.

Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Vibration

Damper and Pulley - Remove and Install".

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Illustration 160

SMCS Code: 1166-011

Note: The front pulley was removed and the damper

was removed for better photographic illustration.

Removal Procedure

The air compressor was removed in order to

accommodate the engine repair stand.

Start By:

1. Remove the bolts and front cover (1) from the

a. Remove the fan drive. Refer to Disassembly and

front housing.

Assembly, "Fan Drive - Remove".

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NOTICE

Keep all parts clean from contaminants.

Front Cover - Install

Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened

SMCS Code: 1166-012

component life.

Installation Procedure

NOTICE

Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained

NOTICE

during performance of inspection, maintenance, test-

Keep all parts clean from contaminants.

ing, adjusting and repair of the product. Be prepared to

collect the fluid with suitable containers before open-

Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened

ing any compartment or disassembling any compo-

component life.

nent containing fluids.

Note: The rear face of the cover and the front face

Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500, "Caterpillar

of the housing must be clean.

Tools and Shop Products Guide" for tools and supplies

suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar

1. Inspect the condition of the housing cover

products.

gasket. Replace the gasket, if necessary.

Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and

mandates.