GUIDE-PISTON 1104759 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A 5S-1330 Valve Spring Compressor 1
B 8S-2263 Spring Tester 1 Start By:
Remove the cylinder head.
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
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Personal injury can result from being struck by parts propelled by a released spring force.Make sure to wear all necessary protective equipment.Follow the recommended procedure and use all recommended tooling to release the spring force.
Install Tooling (A) and compress the valve springs. Remove valve spring keepers (2) from valve (1).
Carefully remove Tooling (A) from valve (1).
Remove valve rotator (3).
Remove outer valve spring (5) and inner valve spring (4) from valve (1).
Remove washer (6) and valve (1) from the valve guide.
Use Tooling (B) to check the valve springs (spring force). Refer to Specifications, "Cylinder Head Valves" for additional information on the valve springs.
Inspect the valves. Refer to Specifications, "Cylinder Head Valves" for additional information on the inlet and exhaust valves. Installation Procedure
Improper assembly of parts that are spring loaded can cause bodily injury.To prevent possible injury, follow the established assembly procedure and wear protective equipment.
The valve spring keepers can be thrown from the valve when the valve spring compressor is released. Ensure that the valve spring keepers are properly installed on the valve stem. To help prevent personal injury, keep away from the front of the valve spring keepers and valve springs during the installation of the valves.
Install the Inlet and Exhaust Valves in the reverse order of removal.