C7 Marine Engines Caterpillar


Camshaft Bearings - Remove and Install

Usage:

C7 C7B

Removal Procedure

Table 1
Required Tools    
Tool     Part Number     Part Description     Qty    
A     8S-2241     Camshaft Bearing Tool Group     1    

Start By:

  1. 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, "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.


    Note: Note the oil hole orientation in each camshaft bearing prior to removal for assembly purposes.

  1. Use Tooling (A) in order to remove the camshaft bearings from the cylinder block.

Installation Procedure

Table 2
Required Tools    
Tool     Part Number     Part Description     Qty    
A     8S-2241     Camshaft Bearing Tool Group     1    


NOTICE

Keep all parts clean from contaminants.

Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.





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  1. Use Tooling (A) in order to install all of the camshaft bearings except for the front bearing. Locate oil hole (1) in each bearing so that oil hole (1) is located at the top of the bore. Refer to Illustration 1.

  1. Use Tooling (A) to install the front camshaft bearing. Align oil hole (1) in the front camshaft bearing with the oil hole in the cylinder block. Locate joint (2) in the front camshaft bearing in the proper position. Refer to Illustration 2. Refer to Specifications for more information.

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

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