SEAL 8M8955 - Caterpillar

Table 1
Required Tools    
Tool     Part Number     Part Description     Qty    
A (1)     9U-6198     Crankshaft Turning Tool     1    
A (2)     5P-7306     Housing     1    
5P-7305 Engine Turning Tool     1    
B     136-4632     Timing Pin (Crankshaft)     1    
268-1966 Adaptor        
C     8T-5096     Dial Indicator     1    
- Magnetic Base and Stand     1    
( 1 ) The Crankshaft Turning Tool is used on the front pulley.
( 2 ) This Tool is used in the aperture for the electric starting motor.
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Cylinder and valve location (A) Exhaust valve (B) Inlet valveToo much valve lash can cause broken valve stems, springs, and spring retainers. This will produce emissions in excess of the correct specification.The hydraulic lifter will compensate for all normal wear of the components of the valve train.Too much valve lash can be an indication of the following problems:
Worn camshaft and valve lifters
Worn rocker arms
Bent pushrods
Broken socket on the upper end of a pushrod
Loose threaded insert on the rocker arm
Issues with the hydraulic liftersIf the camshaft and valve lifters show rapid wear, look for fuel in the lubrication oil or dirty lubrication oil as a possible cause.Valve Lash Check
Accidental engine starting can cause injury or death to personnel.To prevent accidental engine starting, turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and place a do not operate tag at the ignition switch location.
Remove the valve mechanism cover. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Valve Mechanism Cover - Remove and Install" for the correct procedure.
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Typical example
Remove the plug (1) from the cylinder block. Use Tooling (A) to rotate the crankshaft until the number one piston is at the top center position.Note: The number one piston may be on the compression stroke or the exhaust stroke.
Install Tooling (B) into the hole (X) in the cylinder block. Use Tooling (B) in order to locate the crankshaft in the correct position.Note: Do not use excessive force to install Tooling (B) . Do not use Tooling (B) to hold the crankshaft during repairs.
Check the rocker arms for engine valve lash. There should be no engine valve lash.
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Typical exampleOne electronic unit injector is not shown for clarity.
If there is engine valve lash at any position the engine valve lash may be caused by a normal leakdown of the hydraulic lifter. Push the affected rocker arm (2) against the pushrod. Mount Tooling (C) with the pointer that is touching the top face of the rocker arm (2) . Monitor the rocker arm for movement. The rocker arm (2) should rotate as the pushrod is pushed up by the recovery of the hydraulic lifter. Once all motion has ceased test again for engine valve lash. There should be no engine valve lash.
Remove Tooling (B) from the crankshaft. Use Tooling (A) to rotate the crankshaft in a clockwise direction. The crankshaft should be rotated 360 degrees. Install Tooling (B) to the