CYLINDER & VALVE GP-BOOM 4644053 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
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.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
Note: The removal procedure is similar for the two cylinder, the three cylinder and the four cylinder engines. The illustrations show the four cylinder engine.
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Loosen the hose clamps and disconnect the hose (not shown) from connection (2).
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Remove nuts (5) and washers (6) from valve mechanism cover (7).
Remove bolts (4) from valve mechanism cover (7). Note: Loosen the bolts evenly in order to avoid distortion of the valve mechanism cover.
Remove valve mechanism cover (7) from base (8). Remove joint (9) from valve mechanism cover (7).
If necessary, remove bolts (1) and remove connection (2) from valve mechanism cover (7). Remove gasket (2).
If necessary, remove the crankcase breather. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Crankcase Breather - Remove and Install" for more information. Installation Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A 266-9682 White Compound 1
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
Note: The installation procedure is similar for the two cylinder, the three cylinder and the four cylinder engines. The illustrations show the four cylinder engine.
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Ensure that the valve mechanism cover is clean and free from damage. Clean the mating surface of base (8).
If necessary, install the crankcase breather. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Crankcase Breather - Remove and Install" for more information.
Apply Tooling (A) to new joint (9). Install a new joint (9) to valve mechanism cover (7).
Position valve mechanism cover (7) onto housing (8) and install bolts (4) finger tight.
Install new washers (6) and nuts (5) finger tight.
For C0.5, C0.7, C1.1 and C1.6 engines, evenly tighten bolts (4) to a torque of 10 N m (89 lb in). Tighten nuts (5) to a torque of 10 N m (89 lb in). For C1.5 and C2.2 engines, evenly tighten bolts (4) to a torque of 10 N m (89 lb in). Tighten nuts (5) to a torque of 14 N m (124 lb in).
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If necessary, position a new gasket (3) onto valve mechanism cover (7) and install connection (2). Install bolts (1) and tighten to a torque of 14 N m (124 lb in).
Connect the hose (not shown) to connection (2) and tighten the hose clamps.