CAMSHAFT 7W3796 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A 1U-6400 Puller Group 1
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Remove the service brakes. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Service Brakes - Remove and Install".
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.
Hot oil and hot components can cause personal injury. Do not allow hot oil or hot components to contact skin. At operating temperature, the engine coolant is hot and under pressure.Steam can cause personal injury.Check the coolant level only after the engine has been stopped and the cooling system pressure cap is cool enough to touch with your bare hand.Remove the cooling system pressure cap slowly to relieve pressure.Cooling system conditioner contains alkali. Avoid contact with the skin and eyes to prevent personal injury.
Note: Cleanliness is an important factor. Before the disassembly procedure, the exterior of the component should be thoroughly cleaned. This will help to prevent dirt from entering the internal mechanism.
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Remove hose assemblies (1).
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Use a suitable lifting device in order to support intermediate housing (3). Remove bolts (2). Remove intermediate housing (3). The weight of intermediate housing (3) is approximately 34 kg (75 lb).
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Remove the bolt and lock (4). Remove nut (5).
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Remove bearing cone (6).
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Use a suitable lifting device in order to support the pinion housing assembly. Remove bolts (7). The weight of pinion housing assembly is approximately 29 kg (65 lb).
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Remove shims (8) and O-ring seal (9).
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Use a suitable lifting device in order to remove differential assembly (10). The weight of differential assembly (10) is approximately 27 kg (60 lb).
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Use Tooling (A) in order to remove bearing cone (11).
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Use Tooling (A) in order to remove bearing cone (12).
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Remove bolts (11) and gear (12).