3003, 3013, 3014 and 3024 Engines for Caterpillar Built Machines Caterpillar


Crankshaft

Usage:

CB-214D 1TZ

3003 Engine

Retaining Bolts for the Crankshaft




Illustration 1g00692899

(1) Allen head screws

Tighten the allen head screw to the following torque. ... 27 N·m (20 lb ft)

(2) Hex head bolts

Tighten the hex head bolts to the following torque. ... 27 N·m (20 lb ft)

Specifications




Illustration 2g00693067

Typical example for the three cylinder engine

(1) Chamfer

The chamfer faces the front of the engine.

(2) Upper half of the main bearing with the oil groove

(3) Upper half of main bearing cap

(4) Notch on the upper half of the main bearing

The notch in this position on the bearing cap faces the rear of the engine. This bearing cap is for the No. 2 bearing on three cylinder engines.

(5) Connecting rod journal

Diameter of connecting rod journal ... 38.964 to 38.975 mm (1.5340 to 1.5344 inch)
Service limit ... 38.90 mm (1.5315 inch)

Note: If the service limit is exceeded, then the crankshaft must be replaced.

(6) Main bearing journal

Diameter of main bearing journal ... 45.964 to 45.975 mm (1.8096 to 1.8100 inch)
Service limit ... 45.90 mm (1.8071 inch)

Note: If the service limit is exceeded, then the crankshaft must be replaced.

(7) Lower half of the main bearing

The lower half of the main bearing does not have an oil groove.

Measure Wear on the Crankshaft




Illustration 3g00464232

Measure the crankshaft journals for wear.

Measure the diameters of the crankshaft journals that is shown in Illustration 3. This procedure measures wear and eccentricity. Measure the diameters of the connecting rod journals (5) and main journals (6) in positions (1) and (2). Measure the diameter (A) and (B) in each position.

(1) (2) Taper

The difference between positions (1) and (2) must not be more than the following value. ... 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)

(A) (B) Eccentricity

The eccentricity must be the following value or the eccentricity must be less than the following value. ... 0.03 mm (0.0012 inch)
Service limit ... 0.06 mm (0.0024 inch)

Measure the Main Bearing Clearance




Illustration 4g00464228

Illustration of the front main bearing

Measure the bore of the main bearings in positions (1) and (2). Measure the bore in the directions (A) and (B) in each position.

Refer to the dimensions in this Module "Measure Wear on the Crankshaft". Subtract the smallest diameter of the crankshaft journal from the largest main bearing bore. The remainder is the clearance between the main bearing and the crankshaft journal.

Clearance

Standard clearance ... 0.039 to 0.106 mm (0.0015 to 0.0042 inch)
Service limit ... 0.20 mm (0.0079 inch)

If the measurements are outside of the tolerances, the main bearings or the crankshaft must be replaced.

The end play is measured on the front main bearing journal.

End play of the crankshaft ... 0.05 to 0.30 mm (0.0020 to 0.0118 inch)
Service limit ... 0.50 mm (0.0197 inch)

Measure the Clearance on the Main Bearing Cap

Main bearing cap 1, main bearing cap 2, and main bearing cap 3

Standard clearance ... 0.039 to 0.092 mm (0.0015 to 0.0036 inch)
Service limit ... 0.20 mm (0.0079 inch)

Measure the Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance




Illustration 5g00464231

Measuring the clearance for the connecting rod with a plastigage

Use plastigage in order to measure the clearance between the connecting rod journal and the connecting rod bearing.

  1. Cut plastigage (1) to the same width as the bearing. Place the plastigage on the crankshaft journal. Do not place the plastigage on oil hole (2) .

  1. Install the connecting rod and the connecting rod bearing on the crankshaft journal. Refer to the Specifications Module, "Connecting Rod" topic for the tightening procedure and torques.

    Note: When the connecting rod is installed, never rotate the connecting rod.

  1. Remove the bolts for the connecting rod. Remove the connecting rod. Use the scale that is printed on the bag for the gauge in order to measure the clearance.

    Note: Measure the widest area of the plastigage.

Clearance

Standard clearance ... 0.035 to 0.083 mm (0.0014 to 0.0033 inch)
Service limit ... 0.20 mm (0.0079 inch)

If these measurements are outside of the tolerances, the connecting rod bearing must be replaced.

Axial Clearance between the Crankshaft and the Connecting Rod

Clearance

Standard clearance ... .01 mm to 0.3 mm (0.0039 to 0.0118 inch)
Service limit ... 0.7 mm (0.0276 inch)

If the clearance between the bearing and piston pin is not within the tolerance, one or both components must be replaced.

Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap




Illustration 6g00463533

Main bearing

Refer to the Specifications Module, "Cylinder Block" topic for additional information about the front crankshaft bearing.

(1) Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap Bolt

Tighten the crankshaft main bearing cap bolts on the 3003 engine to the following torque:
Bearing cap of aluminum ... 22 N·m (16 lb ft)

(2) Upper half of bearing cap

Standard thickness ... 21.85 to 21.95 mm (0.8602 to 0.8642 inch)
Minimum thickness ... 21.60 mm (0.850 inch)

One of the halves of the crankshaft bearing has an oil groove. The half of the bearing with the oil groove is installed in the upper half of the bearing cap.

(3) Lower half of the bearing cap

Standard thickness ... 21.85 to 21.95 mm (0.8602 to 0.8642 inch)
Minimum thickness ... 21.60 mm (0.850 inch)

(4) Dowel

Two dowels are installed in each bearing cap in order to correctly align the two halves of the bearing cap.

(5) Retaining bolt for the crankshaft

Note: Refer to this Module "Retaining Bolts for the Crankshaft" for the correct torque.

3013, 3014, and 3024 Engines

Retaining Bolts for the Crankshaft




Illustration 7g00692899

(1) Allen head screws

Tighten the allen head screw to the following torque. ... 27 N·m (20 lb ft)

(2) Hex head bolts

Tighten the hex head bolts to the following torque. ... 51 N·m (38 lb ft)

Specifications




Illustration 8g00465053

Crankshaft and main bearings for 4 cylinder engines

(1) Chamfer

The chamfer faces the front of the engine.

(2) Upper half of the main bearing with the oil groove

(3) Upper half of main bearing cap

(4) Notch on the upper half of the main bearing

The notch in this position on the bearing cap faces the rear of the engine. This bearing cap is for the No. 2 bearing on three cylinder engines.

(5) Connecting rod journal

Diameter of the connecting rod journal ... 51.964 to 51.975 mm (2.0458 to 2.0463 inch)
Service limit ... 51.90 mm (2.0433 inch)

Note: If the service limit is exceeded, then the crankshaft must be replaced.

(6) Main bearing journal

Diameter of main bearing journal ... 67.957 to 67.970 mm (2.6755 to 2.6760 inch)
Service limit ... 67.90 mm (2.6732 inch)

Note: If the service limit is exceeded, then the crankshaft must be replaced.

(7) Thrust washers

Standard thickness ... 2.95 to 3.00 mm (0.1161 to 0.1181 inch)
Service limit ... 2.80 mm (0.1102 inch)

(8) Lower half of the main bearing

The lower half of the main bearing does not have an oil groove.

Measure Wear on the Crankshaft




Illustration 9g00464232

Measure the crankshaft journals for wear.

Measure the diameters of the crankshaft journals that is shown in Illustration 3. This procedure measures wear and eccentricity. Measure the diameters of the connecting rod journals (5) and main journals (6) in positions (1) and (2). Measure the diameter (A) and (B) in each position.

(1) (2) Taper

The difference between positions (1) and (2) must not be more than the following value. ... 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)

(A) (B) Eccentricity

The eccentricity must be the following value or the eccentricity must be less than the following value. ... 0.03 mm (0.0012 inch)
Service limit ... 0.06 mm (0.0024 inch)

Measure the Main Bearing Clearance




Illustration 10g00464228

Illustration of the front main bearing

Measure the bore of the main bearings in positions (1) and (2). Measure the bore in the directions (A) and (B) in each position.

Refer to the dimensions in this Module "Measure Wear on the Crankshaft". Subtract the smallest diameter of the crankshaft journal from the largest main bearing bore. The remainder is the clearance between the main bearing and the crankshaft journal.

Clearance

Standard clearance ... 0.044 to 0.116 mm (0.0017 to 0.0046 inch)
Service limit ... 0.20 mm (0.0079 inch)

If the measurements are outside of the tolerances, the main bearings or the crankshaft must be replaced.

The end play is measured on the front main bearing journal.

End play of the crankshaft ... 0.10 to 0.40 mm (0.0039 to 0.0157 inch)
Service limit ... 0.50 mm (0.0197 inch)

Measure the Clearance on the Main Bearing Cap

Main bearing cap 1, main bearing cap 2, main bearing cap 3, and main bearing cap 4

Standard clearance ... 0.044 to 0.102 mm (0.0017 to 0.0040 inch)
Service limit ... 0.20 mm (0.0079 inch)

Measure the Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance




Illustration 11g00464231

Measuring the clearance for the connecting rod with a plastigage

Use plastigage in order to measure the clearance between the connecting rod journal and the connecting rod bearing.

  1. Cut plastigage (1) to the same width as the bearing. Place the plastigage on the crankshaft journal. Do not place the plastigage on oil hole (2) .

  1. Install the connecting rod and the connecting rod bearing on the crankshaft journal. Refer to the Specifications Module, "Connecting Rod" topic for the tightening procedure and torques.

    Note: When the connecting rod is installed, never rotate the connecting rod.

  1. Remove the bolts for the connecting rod. Remove the connecting rod. Use the scale that is printed on the bag for the gauge in order to measure the clearance.

    Note: Measure the widest area of the plastigage.

Clearance

Standard clearance ... 0.035 to 0.085 mm (0.0014 to 0.0034 inch)
Service limit ... 0.20 mm (0.0079 inch)

If these measurements are outside of the tolerances, the connecting rod bearing must be replaced.

Axial Clearance between the Crankshaft and the Connecting Rod

Clearance

Standard clearance ... .01 mm to 0.3 mm (0.0039 to 0.0118 inch)
Service limit ... 0.7 mm (0.0276 inch)

If the clearance between the bearing and piston pin is not within the tolerance, one or both components must be replaced.

Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap




Illustration 12g00463533

Main bearing

Refer to the Specifications Module, "Cylinder Block" topic for additional information about the front crankshaft bearing.

(1) Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap Bolt

Tighten the crankshaft main bearing cap bolt to the following torque. ... 51 N·m (38 lb ft)

(2) Upper half of bearing cap

One of the halves of the crankshaft bearing has an oil groove. The half of the bearing with the oil groove is installed in the upper half of the bearing cap.

(3) Lower half of the bearing cap

(4) Dowel

Two dowels are installed in each bearing cap in order to correctly align the two halves of the bearing cap.

(5) Retaining bolt for the crankshaft

Note: Refer to this Module "Retaining Bolts for the Crankshaft " for the correct torque.

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