346-05228-1 Tohatsu BALL JOINT "B"

Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A 138-7573 Link Bracket 2
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, "Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Cat® products.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
Note: The 3508B and 3512B Engines have one aftercooler. The 3516B Engines have two aftercoolers. The following procedures describe the removal and installation of the 3516B aftercooler.
Drain the coolant from the cooling system into a suitable container for storage or for disposal. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Cooling System Coolant - Change".
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Remove bolts (1) and the retainers. Remove air pipes (2). Remove the O-ring seals from the air pipes.
If necessary, remove bolts (5) and remove adapters (4). Remove the O-ring seal from the adapters.
Remove bolts (7) and bolts (11). Remove adapter (8) and adapter (10) from the aftercooler cover. Remove the O-ring seals from the adapters.
Install Tooling (A) into the top of air inlet cover (3).
Attach a suitable lifting device onto Tooling (A). The weight of air inlet cover (3) is approximately 28 kg (62 lb). Remove bolts (6). Remove air inlet cover (3). Note: Be careful not to damage the fins of the aftercooler core.Note: The weight of the 3508B air inlet cover is approximately 28 kg (62 lb). The weight of the 3512B air inlet cover is approximately 35 kg (77 lb).
Install Tooling (A) into the top of air inlet cover (9).
Attach a suitable lifting device onto Tooling (A). The weight of air inlet cover (9) is approximately 33 kg (73 lb). Remove bolts (6). Remove air inlet cover (9). Note: Be careful not to damage the fins of the aftercooler core.
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Remove hose assembly (15) from the aftercooler cores. Remove the O-ring seals from the hose assembly. Disconnect hose assembly (18) from the aftercooler core. Remove the O-ring seal from the hose assembly.
Disconnect tube assembly (12) and tube assembly (19). Remove the O-ring seals from the tube assemblies.
Remove tube (16) from the aftercooler cores. Remove the O-ring seals from the tube.
Attach a suitable lifting device onto aftercooler core (13). The weight of aftercooler core (13) is approximately 37 kg (82 lb). Remove aftercooler core (13) from the air inlet manifold. Remove seal (14) from the aftercooler core. Note: Be careful not to damage the fins of the aftercooler core.Note: The weight of the 3508B aftercooler core is approximately 37 kg (82 lb). The weight of the 3512B aftercooler core is approximately 52 kg (115 lb).
Attach a suitable lifting device onto aftercooler core (17). The weight of aftercooler core (17) is approximately 37 kg (82 lb). Remove aftercooler core (17) from the air inlet manifold. Remove seal (14) from the aftercooler core. Note: Be careful not to damage the fins of the aftercooler core.Installation Procedure
Table 2
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A 138-7573 Link Bracket 2
B 1U-6395 O-Ring Assembly Compound -
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
Note: Be careful not to damage the fins of the aftercooler cores.
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Install seal (14) on the bottom of the aftercooler core (17). Temporarily secure the bottom seal with tape. Make sure that the tape can be removed after the aftercooler core is installed. Do not use an adhesive, a silicone lubricant, or any other lubricant for retention of the seal.
Attach a suitable lifting device onto aftercooler core (17). The weight of aftercooler core (17) is approximately 37 kg (82 lb). Position aftercooler core (17) onto the air inlet manifold. Ensure that the bottom seal is properly seated. Note: The weight of the 3508B aftercooler core is approximately 37 kg (82 lb). The weight of the 3512B aftercooler core is approximately 52 kg (115 lb).
Install seal (14) on the bottom of aftercooler core (13). Temporarily secure the bottom seal with tape. Make sure that the tape can be removed after the aftercooler core is installed. Do not use an adhesive, a silicone lubricant, or any other lubricant for retention of the seal.
Attach a suitable lifting device onto aftercooler core (13). The weight of aftercooler core (13) is approximately 37 kg (82 lb). Position aftercooler core (13) onto the air inlet manifold. Ensure that the bottom seal is properly seated.
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