SHAFT 2F8001 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A 9U-6195 Valve Spring Compressor 1
416-0292 Adapter 1
416-0288 Head 1
B(1) 9U-6198 Crankshaft Turning Tool 1
B(2) 9U-7336 Housing 1
5P-7305 Engine Turning Tool 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.Start By:
Remove the rocker Shaft and Pushrod.Note: Either Tooling (B) can be used. Use the Tooling that is most suitable.
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
Note: The following procedure should be adopted to remove the valve springs when the cylinder head is installed to the engine. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Inlet and Exhaust Valves - Remove and Install" for the procedure to remove the valve springs from a cylinder head that has been removed from the engine.Note: Ensure that the appropriate piston is at top dead center before the valve spring is removed. Failure to ensure that the piston is at top dead center may allow the valve to drop into the cylinder bore.
Plug the apertures for the push rods in the cylinder head to prevent the entry of loose parts into the engine.
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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.
Ensure that the valve spring is compressed squarely or damage to the valve stem may occur.
Follow Step 1.a through Step 1.d to position the appropriate piston at top dead center.
Install Tooling (A) in position on the cylinder head to compress a valve spring (3) for the appropriate cylinder.
Use Tooling (A) to compress valve spring (3) and open the valve slightly.Note: Do not compress valve spring (3) so that