C6.6 Engines for Caterpillar Built Machines Lifter Group - Remove and Install Caterpillar

Removal Procedure

Start By:

1. Remove the engine oil pump. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Engine Oil Pump - Remove".

2. Remove the camshaft. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Camshaft - Remove and Install".

Note: Either Tooling (A) can be used. Use the Tooling that is most suitable.

1. If the crankshaft is installed, use Tooling (A) to rotate the crankshaft in order to gain access to appropriate lifters (1).
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2. Use Tooling (B) in order to remove lifters (1).

   Note: Place a temporary identification mark on each lifter in order to identify the correct location.

3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 in order to remove the remaining lifters.

Installation Procedure

Note: Either Tooling (A) can be used. Use the Tooling that is most suitable.

1. Clean the lifters. Follow Steps 1.a through 1.c in order to inspect the lifters. Replace any worn lifters or damaged lifters.

   1. Inspect the seat of the pushrod in the lifter for visual wear or damage.

   2. Inspect the shank of the lifter for wear or damage. Refer to Specifications, "Lifter Group" for more information.

   3. Inspect the face of the lifter that runs on the camshaft for visual wear or damage.

2. If the crankshaft is installed, use Tooling (A) to rotate the crankshaft to access to the cylinder block in order to install appropriate lifters (1).

3. Lubricate lifters (1) with clean engine oil.
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4. Use Tooling (B) to install lifters (1) to the cylinder block. Ensure that used lifters are installed in the correct location.

   Note: The lifters should be free to rotate.

5. Repeat Steps 1 and 4 in order to install the remaining lifters.

End By:

1. Install the camshaft. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Camshaft - Remove and Install".

2. Install the engine oil pump. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Engine Oil Pump - Install".