CYLINDER GP-EJECTOR 9T4886 - Caterpillar

Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A 154-9731 Thread Lock Compound -
B 8T-9022 Silicone Gasket - Start By:
Remove the camshaft position sensor.
Remove the crankshaft position sensor.
Remove the engine support.
Remove the camshaft gear.
Remove the crankshaft front seal.
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.
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
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.
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Remove the bolts and clips (1).
Remove bracket (2) from plate (4) and the cylinder head.
Remove bolts (3).
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Remove cable strap (5) from the cylinder head and front housing (10).
Remove bolt (7) and nut (6) from the front housing.
Remove bolts (8) and nuts (9) from the front housing.
Remove bolts (11) from the front housing.
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Loosen bolts (15) from the engine oil pan. Note: It is not necessary to remove the engine oil pan from the engine.
Remove front housing (10).
If necessary, remove studs (14) and the O-ring seals from the front housing.
Remove gasket (12) from plate (13) and the front housing. Installation Procedure
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
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.
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If studs (14) are loose or the threads are damaged, install new studs in front housing (10). Apply Tooling (A) to the threads of studs (14). Install the O-ring seals on the studs and install the studs in the front housing.
Thoroughly clean the mating surfaces of plate (13) and front housing (10).
Install gasket (12) on plate (13). Note: Trim the gasket even with the bottom of the front housing after assembly.
Apply Tooling (B) to the bottom of gasket (12) in order to fill the space at the front housing and the engine oil pan.
Install front housing (10) on the dowel pins on the cylinder block.
Install bolts (11) in front housing (10).
Tighten bolts (15).
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Install bolt (7) and nuts (6).
Install bolts (8) and nuts (9).
Install cable strap (5) on the front housing and on the cylinder head.
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Install the bolts and clips (1).
Install bolts (3).
Install bracket (2) on plate (4) and the front housing. End By:
Install the crankshaft front seal and the wear sleeve.
Install the camshaft gear.
Install the engine support.
Install the camshaft position sensor.
Install the crankshaft position sensor.