896332013 Mercruiser SCREW, (M8 x 18)

Table 1
Required Tools    
Tool    Part Number    Part Description    Qty    
A     8S-7640     Stand     2    
A     8S-7611     Tube     2    
A     8S-7615     Pin     2    
B     8T-5255     Hydraulic Jack     1    
C     6V-6146     Load Leveler     1    
D     138-7574     Link Bracket     1    Start By:
Purge the air from the air tanks. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Air Tank Moisture and Sediment - Drain".
Remove the radiator. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Radiator - Remove".
Remove the rear hood. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Hood (Rear) - Remove and Install".
Remove the front drive shaft. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Drive Shaft (Front) - 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.
Removing the engine from the truck with the body of the truck in the Up position will change the balance point of the truck. The shift in the balance point could allow the front of the truck to unexpectedly raise off the ground.This unexpected movement could cause injury or death.To stabilize the truck, always install the specified tooling to stabilize the truck before removing the engine and torque converter.
Personal injury can result from hot oil or hot components.At operating temperature, oil is hot and under pressure. Hot oil can cause burns.Remove the fill cap only when the engine is stopped, and the fill cap is cool enough to touch with your bare hand.Do not allow hot oil or components to contact skin.
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 filler cap slowly to relieve pressure only when engine is stopped and radiator cap is cool enough to touch with your bare hand.Cooling System Conditioner 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 attachments have been lowered, 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.
Note: Install caps and plugs to all connections in order to prevent system contamination.
Drain the oil from the engine. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Engine Oil and Filter - Change".
Drain the oil from the torque converter. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Torque Converter and Transmission Oil - Change".
Drain the oil from the hoist and brake. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Hoist and Brake Tank Oil - Change".
Drain the oil from the steering hydraulic tank. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Steering System Oil - Change".
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Put Tooling (A) in position under the body of the truck, as shown.Note: Tooling (A) will stabilize the truck when the weight of the engine is removed.