Camshaft - Remove
Removal Procedure
Start By:
- Remove the vibration damper. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Vibration Damper and Pulley - Remove and Install".
- Remove the front cover. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Front Cover - Remove".
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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. |
- Turn the crankshaft to top center compression stroke for the No. 1 piston. Refer to Testing and Adjusting, "Finding Top Center Position for No. 1 Piston".
- Ensure that the timing marks on the following gears are aligned: the camshaft drive gear, the idler gear and the crankshaft gear.
- Wire the valve lifters away from the camshaft.
- Remove bolts (3) and thrust plate (2) from camshaft gear (1) .
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- Remove the camshaft.
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