C7 On-Highway Engine Caterpillar


Combustion Head - Remove and Install

Usage:

C7 C7S

Removal Procedure

Table 1
Required Tools    
Tool     Part Number     Part Description     Qty    
A     5P-4996     Plug     2    


NOTICE

Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during performance of inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting, and repair of the product. Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable containers before opening any compartment or disassembling any component containing fluids.

Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500, "Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Cat products.

Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.


  1. Turn the fuel supply to the OFF position.

    Note: Put identification marks on all hoses, on all hose assemblies, on all wires, and on all tube assemblies for installation purposes. Plug all hose assemblies and all tube assemblies to prevent fluid loss, and to keep contaminants from entering the system.

    Note: Put orientation and location marks on all fittings for installation purposes.




    Illustration 1g01259432

  1. Disconnect tube assembly (1). Disconnect coil wire (2). Remove bolt (4) and disconnect the ground wire. Remove bolts (3). Disconnect tube assembly (5). Disconnect tube assemblies (6) and (7), and plug with Tooling (A) .

    Note: If spark plug replacement is necessary, refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "ARD Spark Plug - Inspect/Replace" for the correct procedure.




    Illustration 2g01301471

  1. Loosen hose clamp (8). Disconnect tube assemblies (9). Remove tube assembly (5) .



    Illustration 3g01301472

  1. Remove nuts (10) and spacers (11). Remove combustion head group (12) .

  1. Remove the gaskets and the tube assembly. Remove studs (13), if necessary.

    Note: The gaskets are for one time use only. Replace with new gaskets upon installation.

Installation Procedure

Table 2
Required Tools    
Tool     Part Number     Part Description     Qty    
B     4C-5597     Anti-Seize Compound     -    


    NOTICE

    Keep all parts clean from contaminants.

    Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.





    Illustration 4g01301472

  1. If necessary, apply Tooling (B) to studs (13) and install studs (13). Install the tapered end in the body. Orient Mark (X) toward the nuts. Tighten studs (13) to a torque of 17 ± 2 N·m (12.5 ± 1.5 lb ft).

    Note: Check the O-ring seals, the gaskets, and the seals for wear or for damage. Replace the components, if necessary.

  1. Install the new gaskets and the tube assembly.

  1. Install combustion head group (12) .

  1. Apply Tooling (B) onto the threads of studs (13) and nuts (10). Install spacers (11) and nuts (10). Tighten nuts (10) in a crisscross pattern to a torque of 23 ± 3 N·m (17 ± 2 lb ft). Tighten nuts (10) again in a crisscross pattern to a torque of 28 ± 3 N·m (21 ± 2 lb ft). Tighten nuts (10) again in a crisscross pattern to a torque of 28 ± 3 N·m (21 ± 2 lb ft).



    Illustration 5g01301471

  1. Install tube assembly (5). Connect tube assemblies (9). Tighten hose clamp (8) .



    Illustration 6g01259432

  1. Connect tube assembly (7). Connect tube assemblies (6). Connect tube assembly (5). Install bolts (3). Connect the ground wire and install bolt (4). Connect coil wire (2). Connect tube assembly (1) .

  1. Check the coolant level, and fill the cooling system with coolant if necessary. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Cooling System Coolant (ELC) - Change".

  1. Turn the fuel system to the ON position.

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