C6.6 Industrial Engine Caterpillar

Removal Procedure

Start By:

1. Remove the rocker shaft and pushrods. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Rocker Shaft and Pushrod - Remove" for the correct procedure.

2. Remove the front housing. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Housing (Front) - Remove" for the correct procedure.

1. The engine should be mounted on a suitable stand and placed in the inverted position.
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2. Remove thrust washer (1) from the cylinder block. Do not remove dowel (2) from the cylinder block unless the dowel is damaged.

   Note: The thrust washer has one Slots (X).

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   NOTICE
   Do not damage the lobes or the bearings when the camshaft is removed or installed.

3. Carefully remove camshaft (3) from the cylinder block.

4. If necessary, remove key (4) from camshaft (3).

Installation Procedure

1. Clean the camshaft and the thrust washer. Inspect the camshaft and the thrust washer for wear and for damage. Refer to Specifications, "Camshaft" for more information. Replace any components that are worn or damaged.

2. Clean the camshaft bearing in the cylinder block. Inspect the camshaft bearing for wear and for damage. Refer to Specifications, "Camshaft Bearings" for more information. If necessary, replace the camshaft bearing. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Camshaft Bearing - Remove and Install".
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   NOTICE
   Replace all lifters when a new camshaft is installed.

3. Inspect the lifters for wear and for damage. Refer to Specifications, "Lifter Group" for more information. Replace any lifters that are worn or damaged. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Lifter Group - Remove and install" for the correct procedure.
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4. If necessary, install a new key (4) into camshaft (3).

5. Lubricate the bearing surfaces of camshaft (3) and lubricate the lobes of the camshaft with clean engine oil.
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   NOTICE
   Do not damage the lobes or the bearings when the camshaft is removed or installed.

6. Carefully install camshaft (3) into the cylinder block.
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7. Lubricate the thrust washer with clean engine oil. Align Slot (X) in thrust washer (1) with dowel (2) in the cylinder block. Install thrust washer (1) into the recess in the cylinder block.

   Note: The thrust washer has one Slots (X).

End By:

1. Install the front housing. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Housing (Front) - Install" for the correct procedure.

2. Install the rockershaft and pushrods. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Rocker shaft and Pushrod - Install" for the correct procedure.