860232 Mercruiser GASKET

Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during performance of inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting and repair of the machine. 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 in Caterpillar machines.Dispose of fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
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 fill cap is cool enough to touch with your bare hand.Remove the fill cap slowly to relieve pressure.Cooling system conditioner contains alkali. Avoid contact with the skin and eyes to prevent personal injury.
Put identification marks on all lines, on all hoses, on all wires and on all tubes for installation purposes. Plug all lines, all hoses and all tubes. This will help prevent fluid loss and this will help to prevent contaminants from entering the system.1. Drain the coolant from the cooling system. The capacity of the cooling system is 56 L (15 US gal). 2. Loosen the nut and remove clamp (2) from turbocharger adapter (1).3. Remove turbocharger adapter (1) from the turbocharger. 4. Disconnect hose assembly (3) from the bottom of the transmission oil cooler.5. Remove bolt (4) and the washer. Remove bolt (5), the washer, the spacer and the clamp assembly. 6. Disconnect hose assembly (6) from the transmission oil cooler. 7. Attach a hoist and suitable lifting sling to the transmission oil cooler, as shown.8. Remove three bolts (7) and the washers. Carefully remove the transmission oil cooler from the engine. The weight of the transmission oil cooler is 46 kg (101 lb). 9. Remove O-ring seal (8).10. Remove coupling (10) from the transmission oil cooler. Remove O-ring seals (9) from coupling (10).Installation Procedure
Check the condition of all O-ring seals and of all parts. If any components are worn or damaged, use new parts for replacement. 1. Install O-ring seals (9) on coupling (10). Install coupling (10) in the transmission oil cooler.2. Install O-ring seal (8). 3. Attach a hoist and suitable lifting sling to the transmission oil cooler.4. Carefully put the transmission oil cooler in position on the engine. Make sure coupling (10) is engaged in the hole in the engine block. The weight of the transmission oil cooler is 46 kg (101 lb). Install three bolts (7) and the washers. 5. Connect hose assembly (6) to the transmission oil cooler. 6. Put the clamp assembly in position and install bolt (5), the washer and the spacer. Install bolt (4) and the washer.7. Connect hose assembly (3) to the bottom of the transmission oil cooler. 8. Install turbocharger adapter (1) on the turbocharger.9. Install clamp (2) on turbocharger adapter (1).10. Fill the cooling system with coolant. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Cooling System Coolant - Change" for the machine that is being serviced.End By:a. Install the turbocharger heat shield. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Exhaust Heat Shields - Remove and Install" for the machine that is being serviced.b. Install the muffler. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Muffler - Remove and Install" for the machine that is being serviced.c. Remove the steering frame lock pin. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Steering Frame Lock Pin - Remove and Install" for the machine that is being serviced.