VALVE-REDUCING 4E5547 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A 238-9586 Camshaft Drive Group 1
B 1P-0820 Hydraulic Puller 1
8B-7548 Push-Puller Tool Group 1
8B-7559 Adapter 2
5H-1504 Hard Washer 3
9U-6600 Hand Hydraulic Pump 1
C 8T-3168 Pilot Assembly 2
4J-7945 Bolt 2
D 8T-3167 Guide Assembly 1
E 8T-3169 Crank Assembly 1 Start By:
Remove the rocker shaft assemblies and the pushrods. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Rocker Shaft and Push Rod - Remove".
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
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, PERJ1017, "Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Cat® products.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
Remove the engine speed/timing sensor. Refer to Testing and Adjusting, "Engine Speed/Timing Sensor".
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Remove access covers (1) from each side of the engine.
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Push valve lifters (2) away from the camshaft. Hold valve lifters (2) in position with the O-ring seal.
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Remove the bolts and cover (3) from the left side of the front housing.
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Disconnect the two control rods for the carburetor from lever (4), if equipped.
Remove the bolts from cover (5). Remove cover (5) and lever (4) from the front housing as one unit.
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If the engine is not equipped with a carburetor, disconnect electrical Plug (X) and remove bolts from cover (5).
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Remove cover (6) for the camshaft drive gears from the flywheel housing.