Removal Procedure
Start By:
- Remove the cylinder head.
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Keep all parts clean from contaminants. Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life. |
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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, "Caterpillar Tools and Shop Products Guide" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar products. Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates. |
- Remove bolts (1) and lifter assembly (2). The lifter assembly can be removed in two sections.
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- Remove the following items from the right end of lifter shaft (5) : bracket assembly (6), valve lifters (8) and unit injector lifter (9) .
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- Remove the following items from the middle of lifter shaft (5) : valve lifters (8) and unit injector lifter (9) .
- Remove the following items from the left end of lifter shaft (5) : bracket assembly (7), valve lifters (8) and unit injector lifter (9) .
- Remove dowel (4) and cap plug (3) from lifter shaft (5) .
- Remove the spring pin from bracket (7), if necessary.
- Remove dowel (10) from bracket (6), if necessary.
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Installation Procedure
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- Install the spring pin and dowel (10) in bracket (7) .
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- Install dowel (4) and cap plug (3) in lifter shaft (5). Lubricate the lifter shaft with clean engine oil prior to assembly.
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- Install the following items on the left end of lifter shaft (5) : bracket (7), valve lifters (8) and unit injector lifter (9) .
- Install the following items on the middle of lifter shaft (5) : valve lifters (8) and unit injector lifter (9) .
- Install the following items on the right end of lifter shaft (5) : bracket (6), valve lifters (8) and unit injector lifter (9) .
- Place the lifter assembly (2) on the engine and install bolts (1). Tighten the bolts to a torque of 30 ± 3 N·m (22 ± 2 lb ft).
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Note: Immerse the entire lifter assembly in clean engine oil prior to installation on the engine.
End By: Install the cylinder head.