70944 Mercury BEARING, BALL - DRIVE SHAFT

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Required Tools    
Tool     Part Number     Part Description     Qty    
A     6V-2082     Lifting Hook     1    
138-7573 Link Bracket     2    
ZZ     6V-9507     Face Seal Plug (9/16 - 18 THD)     1    
6V-9828 Cap As (9/16 - 18 THD)     1    
6V-9508 Face Seal Plug (11/16 - 16 THD)     2    
6V-9829 Cap As (11/16 - 16 THD)     2    
6V-9509 Face Seal Plug (13/16 - 16 THD)     2    
6V-9830 Cap As (13/16 - 16 THD)     2    Note: SERVICE DATA: TOOLING (ZZ) WILL NOT BE IDENTIFIED IN PHOTOGRAPHS IN THE REMOVAL OR THE INSTALLATION. THIS TOOLING IS SHOWN IN ORDER TO ASSIST THE EXPERIENCED SERVICEMAN.
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.Do not attempt to tighten hose connections when the coolant is hot, the hose can come off causing burns.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.
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.
Note: Put identification marks on all lines, on all hoses, on all wires, 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.
Open the engine hood.
Drain the coolant from the cooling system into a suitable container for storage or disposal. The capacity of the cooling system is 26 L (6.9 US gal).
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Remove the bolt that fastens strap (1) on the radiator.
Disconnect hose assemblies (2) from the fuel cooler.
Remove cable strap (3) that fastens hose assemblies (2) together.
Remove clamp (4) that fastens hose assemblies (2) to the radiator. Remove hose assemblies (2) from the seal on the radiator.
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Disconnect hose assemblies (5) from the fan motor.
Loosen the hose clamp and disconnect hose (6) from the water pump.
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Loosen the hose clamp and disconnect hose (7) from the air cooler.
Loosen the hose clamp and disconnect hose (8) from the engine.
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Disconnect tube (9) from the air cleaner housing.
Loosen the clamp and remove intake duct (10) from the air cleaner housing.
Loosen the hose clamp and disconnect hose (11) from the radiator.
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Remove the bolt that fastens clamp (13) and hose (12) to the radiator. Disconnect hose (12) from the top of the radiator.
Loosen the hose clamp and disconnect hose (14) from the hydraulic oil cooler.
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