C15 and C18 Engines for Caterpillar Built Machines Camshaft - Install Caterpillar


Camshaft - Install
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1.1. Installation Procedure
2.1. Alternative Installation Procedure

Installation Procedure

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


NOTICE

Keep all parts clean from contaminants.

Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.



NOTICE

Do not turn the crankshaft or the camshaft while the camshaft gear is removed. If the front gear group is not correctly timed during installation, interference can occur between the pistons and the valves, resulting in damage to the engine.



NOTICE

Care must be used when removing or installing the camshaft. Do not damage the finshed surfaces of the camshaft or the camshaft bearings.


  1. Ensure that the camshaft and camshaft bearings are thoroughly clean. Lubricate the camshaft lobes with a 50/50 mixture of Tooling (J) and clean engine oil. Apply a thin coat of clean engine oil on the camshaft bearings.


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  2. Install Tooling (A) on the cylinder head at Location (Y).


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  3. Install Tooling (B) on front housing (7). Do not tighten the bolts that hold Tooling (B) to front housing (7) at this time.

  4. 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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  5. Install Tooling (C) on the rear of the camshaft.

  6. Use two technicians to install the camshaft. Use Tooling (D) to assist in aligning camshaft (8) with the camshaft bearings. Carefully slide the camshaft into the cylinder head from the front 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).

    Note: Rotate the camshaft during installation. This will prevent the camshaft from binding in the camshaft bearings.

  7. Remove Tooling (C) and finish installing camshaft (8) in the bore.

    Note: Tooling (C) must be removed before the camshaft can be completely installed in the cylinder head.



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  8. Install the O-ring seal on cover (10). Position the cover on the rear of the cylinder head. Install flat head screws (9) and tighten to a torque of 13 ± 3 N·m (10 ± 2 lb ft).


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  9. Install O-ring seal (5) and O-ring seal (6) in sealing plate (3). Lubricate O-ring seal (6) with a 50/50 mixture of Tooling (J) and clean engine oil.


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  10. Install sealing plate (3) in front housing (7). Install adapter assembly (4) in the sealing plate. Ensure that the dowel in adapter assembly (4) engages the hole in the camshaft.

  11. Install thrust plate (1) . Apply Tooling (K) to bolts (2). Hold the thrust plate in position and install bolts (2). Evenly tighten bolts (2) until sealing plate (3) and the O-ring seal are seated against the cylinder head.

    Note: Ensure that the O-ring seal stays in the groove in sealing plate (3).

End By:

  1. Install the rocker arms and the rocker shafts. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Rocker Arms and Shaft - Install".

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

Alternative Installation Procedure

Table 2
Required Tools 
Tool  Part Number  Part Description  Qty 
E(1)  177-8001  Sleeve 
177-8002  Adapter 
6L-4697  Bolts 
8T-2998  Lubricant 
9S-3263  Thread Lock Compound 
(1) Part of 177-8003 Engine Tool Group

Note: This is an optional procedure to install the camshaft. The preceding tool list shows the required tooling for installing the camshaft from the front of the engine or the rear of the engine.


NOTICE

Keep all parts clean from contaminants.

Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.



NOTICE

Do not turn the crankshaft or the camshaft while the camshaft gear is removed. If the front gear group is not correctly timed during installation, interference can occur between the pistons and the valves, resulting in damage to the engine.



NOTICE

Care must be used when removing or installing the camshaft. Do not damage the finshed surfaces of the camshaft or the camshaft bearings.


  1. Ensure that the camshaft and camshaft bearings are thoroughly clean. Lubricate the camshaft lobes with a 50/50 mixture of Tooling (J) and clean engine oil. Apply a thin coat of clean engine oil on the camshaft bearings.

  2. To install the camshaft from the rear of the engine, go to Step 3 through Step 5. To install the camshaft from the front of the engine, go to Step 6 through Step 8.


    Illustration 8g01056714
    Install the camshaft from the rear of the engine.

  3. To install the camshaft from the rear of the engine, install Tooling (F) on the front of camshaft (8) with Tooling (G).

    Note: Carefully align Tooling (F) with the end of camshaft (8). If the adapter and the camshaft are not aligned, the camshaft may not be removed. The adapter and camshaft bearing will interfere.

  4. Install Tooling (E) on Tooling (F).

  5. Use two technicians to install the camshaft. Carefully slide the camshaft 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).

    Note: Rotate the camshaft during installation. This will prevent the camshaft from binding in the camshaft bearings.



    Illustration 9g01056717
    Install the camshaft from the front of the engine.

  6. To install the camshaft from the front of the engine, install Tooling (F) on the rear of camshaft (8) with Tooling (G).

    Note: Carefully align Tooling (F) with the end of camshaft (8). If the adapter and the camshaft are not aligned, the camshaft may not be removed. The adapter and camshaft bearing will interfere.

  7. Install Tooling (E) on Tooling (F).

  8. Use two technicians to install the camshaft. Carefully slide the camshaft into the cylinder head from the front 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).

    Note: Rotate the camshaft during installation. This will prevent the camshaft from binding in the camshaft bearings.



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  9. Install the O-ring seal on cover (10). Position the cover on the rear of the cylinder head. Install flat head screws (9) and tighten to a torque of 13 ± 3 N·m (10 ± 2 lb ft).


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  10. Install O-ring seal (5) and O-ring seal (6) in sealing plate (3). Lubricate O-ring seal (6) with a 50/50 mixture of Tooling (J) and clean engine oil.


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  11. Install sealing plate (3) in front housing (7). Install adapter assembly (4) in the sealing plate. Ensure that the dowel in adapter assembly (4) engages the hole in the camshaft.

  12. Install thrust plate (1). Apply Tooling (K) to bolts (2). Hold the assembly in position and install bolts (2). Evenly tighten bolts (2) until sealing plate (3) and the O-ring seal are seated against the cylinder head.

    Note: Ensure that the O-ring seal stays in the groove in sealing plate (3).

End By:

  1. Install the rocker arms and the rocker shafts. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Rocker Arms and Shaft - Install".

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

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