C280-6 and C280-8 Engines Caterpillar


Cylinder Head - Remove

Usage:

C280-6 LDL

Removal Procedure

Table 1
Required Tools 
Tool  Part Number  Part Description  Qty 
207-5034(1)  Stud Tensioner Tool Gp 
301-5215(2) Stud Tensioner Tool Gp 
8T-0820  Hydraulic Pressure Gauge 
3S-6224(3) Electric Hydraulic Pump 
8S-8033(3) Electric Hydraulic Pump 
9U-6600(3) Hand Hydraulic Pump 
8T-3035 Hydraulic Line 
126-6918(4)
or
126-6919(5) 
Lifting Bracket 
126-6920 Handle Rod 
5D-1972 Bolt 
229-3639  Overhaul Protection Gp 
126-6920  Handle Rod 
(1) Operating pressure is 40000 ± 1520 kPa (5800 ± 220 psi).
(2) Operating pressure is 125000 ± 4920 kPa (18130 ± 715 psi).
(3) There are three pumps that are listed in the tool chart. Any one of the pumps may be used for this procedure.
(4) Use with V-engines
(5) Use with In-line engines

Start By:

  1. Remove the exhaust manifold shields. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Exhaust Manifold Shield - Remove and Install".

  2. Remove the fuel injector. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Fuel Injector - Remove".

  3. If necessary, remove the engine lifting bracket. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Engine Lifting Bracket - Remove and Install".


NOTICE

Keep all parts clean from contaminants.

Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.


Note: Make sure that the starting system is disabled.

Note: Tooling (D) provides all the protective covers and plugs for one cylinder. Use these protective covers in order to maximize the protection during these procedures.



    Illustration 1g00639819


    Illustration 2g01337110

    ------ WARNING! ------

    Personal injury or death can result from the engine starting.

    The engine can start and injure persons working on or near the engine.

    Be sure the engine cannot be started while service work is being performed. This is very important when the engine is equipped with an Automatic Start Stop System.

    On engines equipped with an air starting system, close the air supply valve to the air starting motor before service work is begun.


  1. Drain the coolant to a level that is below the cylinder heads into a suitable container for storage or disposal. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Cooling System Coolant (ELC) - Change".


    Illustration 3g01337117

  2. Remove water manifold segment (2) in order for the cylinder head to be removed.

  3. Remove exhaust manifold section (1) in order for the cylinder head to be removed.


    Illustration 4g01337111

  4. Remove oil supply tube assembly (3).


    Illustration 5g01337114


    NOTICE

    Use the proper procedure in order to apply tension to the cylinder head studs. Failure to follow the correct procedure will result in damage to the cylinder head assembly and the cylinder block assembly.


    Note: Tooling (A) has a guard that is not used in the photo.

  5. Place pedestals (7) over the cylinder head nuts. These pedestals are a part of Tooling (A).

  6. Place hydraulic cylinders (6) over the pedestals. These cylinders are a part of Tooling (A).

  7. Attach Tooling (B) to Tooling (A).

  8. Install collars (4). Tighten these collars with a ratchet lever (1/2 inch drive). These collars are a part of Tooling (A).

  9. Loosen the collars to 1 1/2 turns.

    ------ WARNING! ------

    Personal injury can result from oil under high pressure.

    DO NOT allow high pressure oil to contact skin.

    Wear appropriate protective equipment while working with high pressure oil systems.


    Note: The stud tensioner tool groups in Tooling (A) require different operating pressure.

  10. Run the pump in Tooling (A) until the operating pressure is registered on the gauge.

    Note: This procedure may require more pump pressure which will depend on the temperature of the engine.

  11. Use dowel handle (5). Place the dowel handle through the slot in each adapter. Use the handle in order to turn the nut until the nut contacts the collar. This is equivalent to the passing of 12 holes.

  12. Slowly release the hydraulic pressure and remove Tooling (A).

  13. Remove the nuts and washers from the cylinder head studs.

  14. Use the bolts that hold the rocker arm shaft in place. Attach Tooling (C) to the rocker arm support on the cylinder head.

  15. Attach a suitable lifting device to Tooling (C). The weight of the cylinder head is approximately 204 kg (450 lb).


    Illustration 6g01337115

  16. Before cylinder head (8) is lifted, use Tooling (E), a suitable sized block, and a pry bar in order to loosen cylinder head (8).


    NOTICE

    Pry only where shown in the preceding photo. Do not pry against the coupling assembly.


  17. Carefully raise cylinder head (8) on the cylinder head studs, and remove the cylinder head.


    Illustration 7g01337113
    Cuffed liner

    Note: Steps 18 and 19 are for engines with cuffed liners.

  18. Remove seal plate (9) and seal plate (11). Remove the seal adapters from the cylinder head studs. Remove the O-ring seals from the seal plates and remove the O-ring seals from both sides of the seal adapters.

  19. Remove combustion gasket (10) from the cylinder liner.


    Illustration 8g00639838

  20. Measure the thickness of combustion gasket (12) all the way around. Refer to Specifications, "Cylinder Head, Valves, Valve Springs, and Valve Seal Inserts" for more information.
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