Caterpillar 3512 — Hoses and Clamps - Inspect/Replace
Maintenance
For the Caterpillar 3512, from the Caterpillar owner's manual.
Applies to: Caterpillar 3512
Before you start
- Hot coolant can cause serious burns. Stop the engine and wait until cooling system components are cool before loosening the pressure cap.
Procedure
- Stop the engine. Allow the engine to cool.
- Loosen the cooling system filler cap slowly to relieve pressure. Remove the filler cap.
- Drain the coolant from the cooling system to a level below the hose being replaced.
- Remove the hose clamps.
- Disconnect the old hose.
- Replace the old hose with a new hose.
- Install the hose clamps with a torque wrench.
- Refill the cooling system.
- Clean and inspect the filler cap gaskets; install the filler cap.
- Start the engine. Inspect the cooling system for leaks.
Tools required
- Torque wrench Amazon
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Specs & values
- End fitting condition checks: damaged or leaking, chafed or cut covering, exposed reinforcement wire, ballooning, kinked or crushed flexible part, embedded armoring
Full service-parts list: Caterpillar 3512 →
Source: Caterpillar owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.