C-10 and C-12 Engines Caterpillar


Gear Group (Front) - Remove

Usage:

C-12 1YN

Removal Procedure

Table 1
Required Tools 
Tool  Part Number  Part Description  Qty 
6V-8214  Bolt 

Start By:

  1. Remove the water pump. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Water Pump - Remove".

  2. Remove the engine oil pump. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Engine Oil Pump - Remove".

  3. Remove the air compressor. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Air Compressor - Remove and Install".

  4. Remove the alternator. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Alternator - Remove and Install".

  5. Remove the camshaft position sensor. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, " Camshaft Position Sensor - Remove and Install".

  6. Remove the crankshaft position sensor. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Crankshaft Position Sensor - Remove and Install".

  7. Remove the camshaft. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Camshaft - Remove".


NOTICE

Keep all parts clean from contaminants.

Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.



NOTICE

Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during performance of inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting, and repair of the product. Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable containers before opening any compartment or disassembling any component containing fluids.

Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500, "Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Cat® products.

Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.




    Illustration 1g00522893

    Note: The sensor plate must be removed from the crankshaft gear for Engines (S/N: 3CS1-11999) and (S/N: 2KS1-39999) in order to remove the front gear group. The sensor plate can have either two threaded holes to aid in the removal of the sensor plate or the sensor plate can have four threaded holes.

  1. Install Tooling (A) in Position (X). Turn the bolts evenly in order to separate the sensor plate from the crankshaft gear.

    Note: Align the timing marks on the idler gear with the marks on the crankshaft gear and the camshaft gear before removal.



    Illustration 2g01062060

  2. Remove the following items from the front housing: bolt (2), shaft (1), gear (3) and the bearing.

  3. Next, remove the following items from the front housing: bolt (6), shaft (5), gear (4) and the bearing.

    Note: During installation, it is possible to install the accessory drive incorrectly. Before removal, mark accessory drive (7) for correct orientation.

  4. Remove bolts (8) and accessory drive (7).

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