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


Camshaft - Remove and Install
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1.1. Removal Procedure
2.1. Installation Procedure

Removal Procedure

Start By:

  1. Remove the rockershaft and pushrods. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Rocker shaft and Pushrod - Remove".

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


NOTICE

Keep all parts clean from contaminants.

Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.


  1. The engine should be mounted on a suitable stand and placed in the inverted position.


    Illustration 1g01340531
    Typical example

  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 can have one or two slots (X).



    Illustration 2g01340532


    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


NOTICE

Keep all parts clean from contaminants.

Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.


  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 worn components or any damaged components.

  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".


    NOTICE

    It is strongly recommended that all lifters should be replaced 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 worn lifters or any damaged lifters. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Lifter Group - Remove and install".


    Illustration 3g01340531
    Typical example

  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.


    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.


    Illustration 4g01167327
    Typical example

  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 can have one or two slots (X).

End By:

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

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

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