8M0032912 Mercury SEAL, Top Main Bearing

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Connect the steering frame lock. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Steering Frame Lock - Separate and Connect" for the proper procedure.
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.
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, hoses, wires, and tubes for installation purposes. Plug all lines, hoses, and tubes in order to prevent fluid loss and contamination of the cooling system.
Drain the coolant from the cooling system into a suitable container for proper storage or disposal.Note: Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU7265, "Cooling System Coolant - Change" for the 924G Wheel Loader or Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU7266, "Cooling System Coolant - Change" for the 924Gz Wheel Loader.
Open the right door.
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Remove eight bolts (1) from the water pump (2) .Note: Additional components are removed for illustration purposes.
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Loosen clamp (5) .
Disconnect hose (4) .
Remove two bolts (3) .
Remove water pump (2) and the gasket.Installation Procedure
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.
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, hoses, wires, and tubes for installation purposes. Plug all lines, hoses, and tubes in order to prevent fluid loss and contamination of the cooling system.
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Place water pump (2) and the gasket in position.
Install two bolts (3) .
Connect hose (4) .
Tighten clamp (5) .
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Install eight bolts (1) .Note: Additional components are removed for illustration purposes.
Close the left door.
Fill the cooling system with coolant.Note: Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU7265, "Cooling System Coolant - Change" for the 924G Wheel Loader or Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU7266, "Cooling System Coolant - Change" for the 924Gz Wheel Loader.End By: Separate the steering frame lock. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Steering Frame Lock - Separate and Connect" for the proper procedure.