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Detroit Diesel — Install Accessory Drive

Installation

From a Detroit Diesel service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.

Procedure

  1. Remove old gasket material from flywheel housing; keep material out of gear train.
  2. Insert clean lintless cloth in flywheel housing opening.
  3. Align and secure drive plate and spacer, or drive hub, with four bolts.
  4. Install gear-driven accessory coupling and accessory with gasket and five bolts.
  5. For drive plate type, press bearing, snap ring and oil seal into retainer; press drive shaft into bearing.
  6. Install retainer and drive shaft assembly; mesh drive shaft teeth.
  7. Install Woodruff key and pulley; tighten pulley retaining nut to 120-140 lb-ft.
  8. Install accessory and drive belt; adjust belt tension and tighten pivot and adjusting bolts.

Tools required

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Specs & values

Source: Detroit Diesel service 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.

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