C-15 and C-16 Industrial Engines Caterpillar


Crankshaft - Install

Usage:

MTC855 818

Installation Procedure


NOTICE

Keep all parts clean from contaminants.

Contamination of the hydraulic system with foreign material will reduce the service life of the hydraulic system components.

To prevent contaminants from entering the hydraulic system, always plug or cap the lines, fittings, or hoses as they are disconnected. Cover any disassembled components and clean them properly before assembly.

Clean the hydraulic system properly after any major component exchange or especially after a component failure, to remove any contamination.





    Illustration 1g00515189

  1. Install pin (1) in the crankshaft.

    The maximum length of the dowel out of the crankshaft face ... 6.4 mm (0.25 inch)

  1. Install dowel (2) in the crankshaft.

    Protrusion of dowel (2) from the crankshaft face ... 4.1 ± 0.5 mm (0.16 ± 0.02 inch)




    Illustration 2g00515190

  1. Heat crankshaft gear (3) to a maximum temperature of 205 °C (400 °F). Install gear (3) on the crankshaft with the keyway in alignment with dowel (2). The timing mark "V" should face away from the crankshaft.

  1. Clean the cylinder block and the main bearing caps thoroughly.



    Illustration 3g00515191

    Note: Install the main bearings dry when clearance checks are made. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Bearing Clearance - Check". Put clean engine oil on the main bearings for final assembly.

  1. Install the upper halves of main bearings (4) in the cylinder block.

    Note: Ensure that the main bearings are installed so that the bearing tabs fit into the notch in the cylinder block. The upper halves of the main bearings have the oil groove and the oil hole.




    Illustration 4g00515192

  1. Install a front pulley bolt on each end of the crankshaft.

  1. Fasten a hoist to crankshaft (5). Install crankshaft (5) with the "V" mark on the crankshaft gear in alignment with the "V" mark on the cluster gear.

End By:

  1. Install the crankshaft main bearings. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Crankshaft Main Bearings - Install".
  2. Install the pistons and connecting rods. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Pistons and Connecting Rods - Install".
  3. Install the flywheel housing. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Flywheel Housing - Remove and Install".
  4. Install the front housing. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Housing (Front) - Install".

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