C7.1 Industrial Engine Crankcase Breather - Remove Caterpillar


Crankcase Breather - Remove
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1.1. Removal Procedure

Removal Procedure


NOTICE

Keep all parts clean from contaminants.

Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.



NOTICE

When disconnecting and connecting the plastic tube assemblies for the crankcase breather system, the plastic tube assemblies should not be twisted. Twisting of the plastic tube assemblies will result in the seals being damaged. Damaged to seals will result in leakage.




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  1. Cut cable strap (2) from plastic tube assembly (3).

  2. Remove plastic tube assembly (3) from breather canister (1) and the valve mechanism cover.

  3. If necessary, cut cable straps in order to remove plastic tube assembly (4) from breather canister (1).

  4. Remove plastic tube assembly (5) from breather canister (1) and adapter (6) in the cylinder block.

  5. Remove bolts (7) and remove breather canister (1) from the cylinder head.


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  6. Remove bolt (8) and remove valve (6) from the cylinder block.

  7. Remove O-ring seal (9) from valve (6).


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  8. If necessary, follow Step 8.a through Step 8.e in order to disassemble the breather canister.

    1. Remove bottom cap (14) from breather canister (1).

    2. Remove seal (13) from bottom cap (14).

    3. Remove filter element (12) from breather canister (1). Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Engine Crankcase Breather Element - Replace" for the correct procedure.

    4. Remove top cap (10) from breather canister (1).

    5. Remove seal (11) from top cap (10).

Information System:

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C7.1 Industrial Engine Camshaft Bearings - Remove and Install
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C7.1 Industrial Engine Boost Pressure Sensor - Remove and Install
C7.1 Industrial Engine Belt Tensioner - Remove and Install
C7.1 Industrial Engine Atmospheric Pressure Sensor - Remove and Install
C7.1 Industrial Engine Crankshaft - Install
C7.1 Industrial Engine Crankshaft - Remove
C7.1 Industrial Engine Crankshaft Front Seal - Remove and Install
C7.1 Industrial Engine Crankshaft Gear - Remove and Install
C7.1 Industrial Engine Crankshaft Main Bearings - Remove and Install - Crankshaft in position
C7.1 Industrial Engine Crankshaft Position Sensor - Remove and Install
C7.1 Industrial Engine Crankshaft Rear Seal - Install
C7.1 Industrial Engine Crankshaft Rear Seal - Remove
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