{"id":23055,"date":"2025-07-15T03:36:48","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T03:36:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/?p=23055"},"modified":"2025-07-21T03:44:44","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T03:44:44","slug":"disassemble-caterpillar-320d2-excavator-water-pump","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.obd2tool.com\/blog\/disassemble-caterpillar-320d2-excavator-water-pump\/","title":{"rendered":"Disassemble Caterpillar 320D2 Excavator Water Pump"},"content":{"rendered":"

Disassembly Procedure<\/strong><\/p>\n

Begin:<\/strong><\/p>\n

a. Remove the fan and fan pulley. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, \u201cFan \u2013 Remove and Install\u201d.<\/p>\n

NOTE Keep all parts clean and free of foreign matter.<\/p>\n

Foils will cause rapid wear and shorten component life.<\/p>\n

NOTE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Always be careful to ensure that fluids are contained when inspecting, servicing, testing, adjusting, and repairing the product.<\/p>\n

Be prepared to collect the fluid in a suitable container before opening any chamber or disassembling any component that contains fluids.<\/p>\n

Dispose of all fluids in accordance with local regulations and directives.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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1. Drain coolant from the cooling system into a suitable container to store or discard the coolant. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual, \u201cCooling System Coolant \u2013 Change\u201d for the correct procedure.<\/p>\n

2. Loosen the hose clamp and remove the hose from the water pump inlet.<\/p>\n

Caterpillar CAT Communication Adapter 3 Control Group (478-0235) High quality with CAT ET 2019C software<\/a><\/p>\n

3. Remove bolts (4), (5), and (8). NOTE: The bolts come in three different lengths. Note the locations of the three different length bolts.<\/p>\n

4. Remove the water pump (3) from the front cover (1). NOTE: If necessary, tap the water pump with a soft hammer to loosen it.<\/p>\n

5. Remove the gasket (2).<\/p>\n

6. If necessary, remove the cover from the water pump. Follow steps 6.a through 6.c to remove the cover.<\/p>\n

a. Remove the bolts (9).<\/p>\n

b. Remove the cover (7).<\/p>\n

c. Remove the gasket (6) (not shown).<\/p>\n

Caterpillar ET 2025A & 2019C Electronic Technician Diagnostic Software<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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