840843 Mercruiser LINK ROD

Table 1
Required Tools    
Tool     Part Number     Part Description     Qty    
A     FT-1114     Vacuum Cap     1    
B     138-7575     Link Brackets     2    Start By:
Remove the engine enclosure. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Engine Enclosure - Remove".
Lower the rear bottom guard. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Bottom Guard - Remove and Install".Note: Cleanliness is an important factor. Before the disassembly procedure, the exterior of the component should be thoroughly cleaned. This will help to prevent dirt from entering the internal mechanism.Note: Put identification marks on all lines, on all hoses, on all harness assemblies, and on all tubes for installation purposes. Plug all lines, hoses, and tubes. This helps to prevent fluid loss and this helps to keep contaminants from entering the system.
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 Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar products.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
Personal injury can result from hot coolant, steam and alkali.At operating temperature, engine coolant is hot and under pressure. The radiator and all lines to heaters or the engine contain hot coolant or steam. Any contact can cause severe burns.Remove cooling system pressure cap slowly to relieve pressure only when engine is stopped and cooling system pressure cap is cool enough to touch with your bare hand.Do not attempt to tighten hose connections when the coolant is hot, the hose can come off causing burns.Cooling System Coolant Additive contains alkali. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Personal injury can result from hydraulic oil pressure and hot oil.Hydraulic oil pressure can remain in the hydraulic system after the engine has been stopped. Serious injury can be caused if this pressure is not released before any service is done on the hydraulic system.Make sure all of the work tools have been lowered to the ground, and the oil is cool before removing any components or lines. Remove the oil filler cap only when the engine is stopped, and the filler cap is cool enough to touch with your bare hand.
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Remove the cap from the hydraulic tank. Install Tooling (A) onto the hydraulic tank. Attach an air supply hose to Tooling (A). Apply 276 to 414 kPa (40 to 60 psi) of air. This procedure will pull vacuum on the hydraulic system.
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Disconnect hose assembly (1). Remove tube (2). Disconnect hoses (3). Disconnect bracket (4) .
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Disconnect hose assembly (5). Disconnect hoses (6). Remove guards (7) .
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Remove bolts (8) and bracket (9). Repeat for the opposite side.
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Remove bolts (10) and repeat for the opposite side.
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Remove covers (11) .
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Attach Tooling (B) and a suitable lifting device to radiator guard and support, the aftercooler, the hydraulic oil cooler, and radiator (12). The weight of radiator guard and support, aftercooler, hydraulic oil cooler, and radiator (12) is approximately 385 kg (850 lb).
Remove bolts (13). Remove radiator guard and support, the aftercooler, the hydraulic oil cooler, and radiator (12) .