SHIM 1128223 - Caterpillar

Table 1
Required Tools    
Tool     Part Number     Part Description     Qty    
A     5P-0144     Fuel Line Socket     1    Start By:
Remove the valve covers. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Valve Mechanism Cover - Remove and Install".
A high pressure fuel line must be disconnected. To avoid personal injury or fire from fuel spray, the engine must be stopped before the fuel line is disconnected.
Do not allow dirt to enter the fuel system. Thoroughly clean the area around a fuel system component that will be disconnected. Fit a suitable cover over disconnected fuel system component.
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, "Caterpillar Tools and Shop Products Guide" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar 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.
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Use Tool (A) and disconnect adapters (5) and (6) on each fuel line.
Remove nuts (2) and locknuts (3) on each fuel line.
Remove the fuel lines (1) .
Remove the bolts (7) that hold the valve cover base (4) to the cylinder head.
Remove the valve cover base (4) .