HEAD 8J6375 - Caterpillar

Installation Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A 238-9586 Camshaft Drive Group 1
C 125-0200 Camshaft Pilot As 2
D 125-0201 Camshaft Guide As 1
E 8T-3169 Crank As 1
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
The following steps are for the installation of a camshaft in the 3512B Engines and 3516B Engines. The camshaft is in two pieces. Note: Ensure that the camshafts are assembled and installed according to the marks on the ends of the camshafts.
Illustration 1 g01053512
Install Tooling (D) on the flywheel housing. Do not tighten the bolts on Tooling (D).
Install Tooling (C) on the end of the front half of the camshaft.
Ensure that the camshaft and the camshaft bearings are clean. Place clean engine oil on the lobes and the journals of the camshaft. Also place clean engine oil on the camshaft bearings.
Attach a suitable lifting device to the camshaft. The weight of one-half of the camshaft for 3512B Engines is approximately 36 kg (80 lb). The weight of one-half of the camshaft for 3516B Engines is approximately 41 kg (90 lb).
Position the front half of camshaft (12) in the engine