3500 and 3500B High Displacement Engines for Caterpillar Built Machines Air Compressor

Air Compressor - Remove and Install

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BASIC ENGINE

AIR COMPRESSOR GP

3500 and 3500B High Displacement Engines for Caterpillar Built Machines Air Compressor - Remove and Install

1.1. Removal Procedure

2.1. Installation Procedure

Removal Procedure

Note: Put identification marks on all hoses, on all hose assemblies, on all wires, and on all tube assemblies for installation purposes. Plug all hose assemblies and all tube assemblies. This helps to prevent fluid loss, and this helps to keep contaminants from entering the system.

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NOTICE

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, "Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Cat^® products. Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.

Drain the coolant from the engine into a suitable container for storage or disposal. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Cooling System Coolant - Change".
Purge the air from the air system.
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Disconnect hose assemblies (1) and (2).
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Disconnect hose assembly (7).
Remove bolts (6) from the bottom of air compressor (3) and remove clamps (4) and (5).
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Install a suitable lifting device onto air compressor (3) and remove bolts (8). Remove air compressor (3). The weight of air compressor (3) is approximately 41 kg (90 lb).

Installation Procedure

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Install a suitable lifting device onto air compressor (3). Install air compressor (3) and install bolts (8). The weight of air compressor (3) is approximately 41 kg (90 lb).
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Install clamps (4) and (5) and install bolts (6) into the bottom of air compressor (3).
Connect hose assembly (7).
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Install hose assemblies (2) and (1).
Fill the cooling system with coolant. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Cooling System Coolant - Change".