Rocker Shaft - Disassemble

TM 9-2320-312-24-2

Truck Engine

Disassembly and Assembly Section

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NOTICE

Rocker Shaft - Disassemble

Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained

during performance of inspection, maintenance, test-

SMCS Code: 1102-015

ing, adjusting and repair of the product. Be prepared to

collect the fluid with suitable containers before open-

Disassembly Procedure

ing any compartment or disassembling any compo-

nent containing fluids.

Table 37

Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500, "Caterpillar

Required Tools

Tools and Shop Products Guide" for tools and supplies

Part

suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar

Tool

Part Description

Qty

Number

products.

1P-1855

Retaining Ring Pliers

Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and

mandates.

Start By:

1. Put identification marks on each rocker arm in

a. Remove the rocker shaft. Refer to Disassembly

order to identify the proper location in the engine

and Assembly, "Rocker Shaft and Pushrod -

for installation.

Remove".

NOTICE

Keep all parts clean from contaminants.

Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened

component life.

NOTICE

Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained

during performance of inspection, maintenance, test-

ing, adjusting and repair of the product. Be prepared to

collect the fluid with suitable containers before open-

ing any compartment or disassembling any compo-

nent containing fluids.

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Illustration 181

Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500, "Caterpillar

2. Loosen all rocker arm adjustment screws (4) in

Tools and Shop Products Guide" for tools and supplies

order to release the tension on the rocker shaft.

suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar

products.

3. Remove two bolts (1), eleven bolts (2), and

rocker shaft (3).

Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and

mandates.

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Illustration 182

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Illustration 183

4. Remove inlet valve bridges (5) and pushrods (6).