C27 and C32 Engines for Caterpillar Built Machines Caterpillar


Camshaft - Remove and Install - C27

Usage:

826K 2L3

Removal Procedure

Table 1
Required Tools 
Tool  Part Number  Part Description  Qty 
177-8001  Pilot Sleeve 
249-2936  Adapter 
274-7932(1) or 274-7933(2)  Guide 
(1) Front Removal
(2) Rear Removal

Start By:

  1. Remove the rocker arms and the rocker shafts.


NOTICE

Keep all parts clean from contaminants.

Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.



NOTICE

Do not turn the crankshaft or the camshaft while the camshaft gear is removed. If the rear gear group is not correctly timed during installation, interference can occur between the pistons and the valves, resulting in damage to the engine.



NOTICE

Care must be used when removing or installing the camshaft. Do not damage the finished surfaces of the camshaft or the camshaft bearings.


  1. Drain the coolant from the cooling system into a suitable container for storage or disposal. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Cooling System Coolant - Change".


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  2. Remove cover (1).


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  3. Remove bolts (2). Reposition gear (3) inside the flywheel housing.


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  4. Remove bolts (4), thrust plate (5), and adapter assembly (6).


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  5. Use bolt (4) in order to remove sealing plate (7). Remove the O-ring seals.


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  6. Remove elbow (9) and cover (8).


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  7. Remove bolts (10) and damper (11).


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  8. Remove bolts (12). Remove sealing plate (13) and adapter assembly (14).


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  9. Install Tooling (A) and Tooling (B) on the rear of camshaft (15). Install Tooling (A) on the front of camshaft (15).

  10. Install Tooling (C) on the front housing or the rear housing. Tooling (C) is used to support the camshaft.

    Note: Install Tooling (A) and Tooling (B) on the camshaft. Tooling (A) and Tooling (B) will support the camshaft as the camshaft is moved out of the cylinder head and into Tooling (C). Align the camshaft with the bore of Tooling (C).

    Note: Avoid lifting the camshaft. The camshaft should rest on Tooling (A) and Tooling (B). Lifting the camshaft can lead to misalignment as the camshaft is removed, resulting in damage to the camshaft bearings.

  11. Carefully slide the camshaft out of the cylinder head for removal. Use two people to remove the camshaft. Keep the camshaft level while the camshaft is being removed from the cylinder head. The weight of the camshaft is approximately 35 kg (77 lb).

    Note: Rotate the camshaft during removal to prevent the camshaft from binding in the camshaft bearings.

Installation Procedure

Table 2
Required Tools 
Tool  Part Number  Part Description  Qty 
177-8001  Pilot Sleeve 
249-2936  Adapter 
274-7932(1) or 274-7933(2)  Guide 
8T-2998  Lubricant 
(1) Front Removal
(2) Rear Removal


NOTICE

Keep all parts clean from contaminants.

Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.



NOTICE

Do not turn the crankshaft or the camshaft while the camshaft gear is removed. If the rear gear group is not correctly timed during installation, interference can occur between the pistons and the valves, resulting in damage to the engine.



NOTICE

Care must be used when removing or installing the camshaft. Do not damage the finished surfaces of the camshaft or the camshaft bearings.


  1. Ensure that the camshaft and camshaft bearings are thoroughly clean. Lubricate the camshaft lobes with a 50/50 mixture of Tooling (D) and clean engine oil. Apply a thin coat of clean engine oil on the camshaft bearings.


    Illustration 9g01160265

  2. Install Tooling (A) and Tooling (B) on the rear of camshaft (15). Install Tooling (A) on the front of camshaft (15).

  3. Install Tooling (C) on the front housing or the rear housing. Tooling (C) is used to support the camshaft.

  4. Use two people to install the camshaft. Use Tooling (C) to assist in aligning the camshaft with the camshaft bearings. Carefully slide the camshaft into the cylinder head. Keep the camshaft level while the camshaft is being installed in the cylinder head. The weight of the camshaft is approximately 35 kg (77 lb).

    Note: Rotate the camshaft during installation to prevent the camshaft from binding in the camshaft bearings.

  5. Remove Tooling (A) and Tooling (B) from the camshaft.


    Illustration 10g01160261

  6. Install sealing plate (13) and adapter assembly (14). Install bolts (12).


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  7. Install damper (11) and bolts (10).

  8. Tighten the bolts to a torque of 240 ± 40 N·m (177 ± 30 lb ft). Tighten using the above illustrated sequence. Tighten bolts illustrated as 1 and 2 an additional 240 ± 40 N·m (177 ± 30 lb ft).


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  9. Install cover (8) and elbow (9).


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  10. Install new O-ring seals and sealing plate (7).

    Note: Ensure that the O-ring seals remain in position on sealing plate (7) during installation.



    Illustration 15g01148238

  11. Install adapter assembly (6), thrust plate (5), and bolts (4).


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  12. Reposition gear (3). Install bolts (2).

  13. Tighten the bolts to a torque of 240 ± 40 N·m (177 ± 30 lb ft). Tighten using the above illustrated sequence. Tighten bolts illustrated as 1 and 2 an additional 240 ± 40 N·m (177 ± 30 lb ft).


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  14. Install cover (1).

  15. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Cooling System Coolant - Change".

End By:

  1. Install the rocker arms and the rocker shafts.

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