C15 Petroleum Engines Caterpillar


Housing (Front) - Install

Usage:

C15 HAZ

Installation Procedure

Table 1
Required Tools 
Tool  Part Number  Part Description  Qty 
8T-9022  Silicone Gasket 


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 front gear group is not correctly timed during installation, interference can occur between the pistons and the valves, resulting in damage to the engine.




    Illustration 1g01067633

  1. Thoroughly clean the mating surfaces of the plate (18) and the front housing (15).

  2. Install a new gasket (17) on plate (18).

    Note: Trim the gasket even with the bottom of the front housing after assembly.

  3. Apply Tooling (A) to the bottom of gasket (17) in order to fill the space at the front housing and the engine oil pan.

  4. Install front housing (15) on the dowel pins on the cylinder block.

  5. Install bolts (19) for the engine oil pan to a torque of 55 ± 10 N·m (41 ± 7 lb ft).


    Illustration 2g01067631

  6. Install bolts (16) in front housing (15).

  7. Install bolt (12).

  8. Install the nut on stud (11).

  9. Install bolts (13) and nuts (14) on the front housing.

  10. Position strap (10) on the front housing and on the cylinder head and install bolts (9).


    Illustration 3g01067632

  11. Position bracket (4) and install bolts (3).

  12. Position clips (1) and (5) and install bolts (2).

  13. Install bolts (6).

  14. Position plate (8) on the studs. Install nuts (7) and the washer on the studs.

  15. If necessary, install the accessory drive on the front housing.

End By:

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

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

  3. Install the auxiliary water pump, if necessary. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Auxiliary Water Pump - Install".

  4. Install the pump drive, if necessary. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Pump Drive - Install".

  5. Install the crankshaft front seal and the wear sleeve. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Crankshaft Front Seal - Install".

  6. Install the camshaft gear. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Camshaft Gear - Remove and Install".

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

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