C9 Marine Engines and C9 Marine Generator Sets Caterpillar

Removal Procedure

Start By:

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

1. Wrap the camshaft with a protective covering in order to prevent damage to the camshaft.

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NOTICE
Do not allow the camshaft to fall to the floor when pressing it from the drive gear. Also make sure that the camshaft lobes do not catch on the press plates.

2. Place the camshaft and camshaft gear (1) in a suitable press. Press the camshaft from the camshaft gear.

3. Remove the woodruff key from the camshaft.

Installation Procedure

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1. Install woodruff key (3) on camshaft (2) .

2. Raise the temperature of camshaft gear (1) in order to install the camshaft gear on camshaft (2) . Align the groove (keyway) in camshaft gear (1) with woodruff key (3) in camshaft (2) . Install the camshaft gear on the camshaft.

   Note: When you install the camshaft gear, ensure that the marked teeth are facing toward the front.

3. Raise the temperature of camshaft gear (1) to 177° C (350° F) in order to install the camshaft gear on camshaft (2) .

End By: Install the camshaft. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Camshaft - Install".