STUD-TAPERLOCK 6D1915 - Caterpillar

Installation Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools    
Tool     Part Number     Part Description     Qty    
A     1U-7234     Feeler Gauge     1    
Adjust the engine valve lash. Refer to Testing and Adjusting, "Engine Valve Lash - Inspect/Adjust".
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Loosen mounting nuts (4) that hold down the harness assembly. This will give the compression brake more clearance during installation.
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Note: Check the O-ring seals for wear or for damage. Replace the components, if necessary.
Lubricate the O-ring seal (5) that is found on compression brake (2) sparingly with clean engine oil.
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Torque Sequence
Position compression brake (2) .
Connect harness assembly (3) and install bolts (1) finger tight.
Tighten bolts (1) to a torque of 55 10 N m (41 7 lb ft) in the above sequence.
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Tighten mounting nuts (4) that hold down the harness assembly.
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Note: Failure to adjust lash properly could result in engine damage.
Set the brake lash for the compression brake on cylinders one, three and five. Position the number one piston to the top center position of compression stroke. Refer to Testing and Adjusting, "Finding Top Center Position for No. 1 Piston".
Thread adjuster (7) clockwise until the brake piston (8) touches valve bridge (9) .
Turn adjuster (7) counterclockwise until the adjuster has turned one full rotation.
Use Tooling (A) in order to verify the brake lash of 0.9 0.2 mm (0.035 0.008 inch). The brake lash is measured between brake piston (8) and valve bridge (9) .
Tighten the locknut (6) to a torque of 50 10 N m (37 7 lb ft). Do not allow the adjustment screw to turn while you are tightening the adjustment locknut. Recheck the valve lash after tightening the adjustment locknut.
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Note: Failure to adjust lash properly could result in engine damage.
On cylinders two, four, and six, set the lash on the compression brake. Position the number six piston to the top center position of compression stroke.
Thread adjuster (7) clockwise until the brake piston (8) touches valve bridge (9) .
Turn adjuster (7) counterclockwise until the adjuster has turned one full rotation.
Use Tooling (A) in order to verify the brake lash of 0.9 0.2 mm (0.035 0.008 inch). The brake lash is measured between brake piston (8) and valve bridge (9) .
Tighten locknuts (6) to a torque of 50 10 N m (37 7 lb ft). Do not allow adjuster (7) to turn while you are tightening locknut (6) . Recheck the valve lash after tightening the locknut.End By: Install the valve mechanism cover. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Valve Mechanism Cover - Remove and Install".