3406E On-Highway Engine Caterpillar

Camshaft - Install

Usage:

Installation Procedure

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Table 1
Required Tools
Tool	Part Number	Part Description	Qty
A	9U-7257	Cradle	1
B	9U-7256	Guide	1
C	9U-7225	Camshaft Pilot	2
D	9U-7240	Camshaft Hook	2
H	9U-7243	Alignment Sleeve	1
J	9S-3263	Thread Lock Compound	1
K	8T-2998	Lubricant	1

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NOTICE

Keep all parts clean from contaminants. Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.

Ensure that the camshaft and camshaft bearings are thoroughly clean. Lubricate the camshaft lobes with a 50/50 mixture of Tooling (K) and clean engine oil. Apply a thin coat of clean engine oil on the camshaft bearings.
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Install Tooling (A) on the cylinder head at Location (Y).
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Install Tooling (B) on front housing (7). Do not tighten the bolts that hold Tooling (B) to front housing (7) at this time.
Use Tooling (H) to align Tooling (B) with the camshaft bearings. Tighten the bolts that hold Tooling (B) to front housing (7). Remove Tooling (H).
Note: Tooling (H) should move freely from the bore of Tooling (B).
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Install Tooling (C) in the end of camshaft (8).
Note: Rotate the camshaft during installation. This will prevent the camshaft from binding in the camshaft bearings.
Use a suitable lifting device in order to position camshaft (8) into Tooling (B) and the cylinder head. The weight of the camshaft is approximately 39 kg (86 lb).
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Note: Tooling (C) must be removed before the camshaft can be completely installed in the cylinder head.
Remove the lifting device. Rotate the camshaft during installation. Use care not to allow the end of the camshaft and Tooling (C) to drop. Use Tooling (D) to assist in aligning camshaft (8) with the camshaft bearings.
Remove Tooling (C) and finish installing camshaft (8) in the bore.
Remove Tooling (A) and Tooling (B).
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Install O-ring seals (5) and (6) in seal assembly (3). Lubricate seal (6) with Tooling (K).
Install seal assembly (3). Position adapter (4). Ensure that the dowel in adapter (4) engages the hole in the camshaft.
Position thrust plate (1). Apply Tooling (J) to bolts (2). Hold thrust plate (1) in position and install bolts (2). Evenly tighten bolts (2) until seal assembly (3) and O-ring seal (5) are seated against the cylinder head.
Note: Be careful in order to ensure that O-ring seal (5) stays in the groove in seal assembly (3).

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Install the rocker arms and the rocker shafts. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Rocker Arm and Shaft - Install".
Install the camshaft gear. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Camshaft Gear - Remove and Install".

Alternative Installation Procedure

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Table 2
Required Tools
Tool	Part Number	Part Description	Qty
E⁽¹⁾	177-8001	Sleeve	1
F	177-8002	Adapter	1
G	6L-4697	Bolts	3
J	9S-3263	Thread Lock Compound	1
K	8T-2998	Lubricant	1

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⁽¹⁾	Part of 177-8003 Engine Tool Group

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NOTICE

Keep all parts clean from contaminants. Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.

Ensure that the camshaft and camshaft bearings are thoroughly clean. Lubricate the camshaft lobes with a 50/50 mixture of Tooling (K) and clean engine oil. Apply a thin coat of clean engine oil on the camshaft bearings.
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Install Tooling (F) on the front of camshaft (9) with Tooling (G).
Install Tooling (E).
Use two technicians to install the camshaft. Carefully slide camshaft (9) into the cylinder head from the rear of the engine. Keep the camshaft level while the camshaft is being installed in the cylinder head. The weight of the camshaft is approximately 39 kg (86 lb).
Remove Tooling (F).
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Install Tooling (F) on the end of the camshaft.
Use two technicians to install the camshaft. Carefully slide camshaft (9) into the cylinder head from the rear of the engine. Keep the camshaft level while the camshaft is being installed in the cylinder head. The weight of the camshaft is approximately 39 kg (86 lb).
Remove Tooling (F).
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Position cover (8) on the rear of the cylinder head. Install bolts (7).
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Install O-ring seals (5) and (6) in seal assembly (3). Lubricate seal (6) with Tooling (K).
Install seal assembly (3). Position adapter (4). Ensure that the dowel in adapter (4) engages the hole in the camshaft.
Position thrust plate (1). Apply Tooling (J) to bolts (2). Hold thrust plate (1) in position and install bolts (2). Evenly tighten bolts (2) until seal assembly (3) and O-ring seal (5) are seated against the cylinder head.
Note: Be careful in order to ensure that O-ring seal (5) stays in the groove in seal assembly (3).

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Install the rocker arms and the rocker shafts. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Rocker Arm and Shaft - Install".
Install the camshaft gear. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Camshaft Gear - Remove and Install".