Rocker Shaft - Assemble

TM 9-2320-312-24-2

Truck Engine

Disassembly and Assembly Section

Note: Place an identification mark on each of the

components of the rocker shaft for installation

purposes.

1. Remove retaining ring (1) with Tooling (A).

2. Remove stand (2), inlet rocker arm (3), exhaust

rocker arm (4), stand (5), and spring (6) from the

rocker shaft.

3. Inspect all of the components of the rocker shaft

for wear and damage. Replace the components

of the rocker shaft, if necessary.

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Rocker Shaft - Assemble

2. Install spring (6), stand (5), exhaust rocker arm

(4), inlet rocker arm (3), and stand (2) on the

SMCS Code: 1102-016

rocker shaft.

Assembly Procedure

3. Install retaining ring (1) with Tool (A).

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Table 38

Required Tools

a. Install the rocker shaft. Refer to Disassembly and

Part

Assembly, "Rocker Shaft and Pushrod - Install".

Tool

Part Description

Qty

Number

1P-1855

Retaining Ring Pliers

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Rocker Shaft and Pushrod -

NOTICE

Install

Keep all parts clean from contaminants.

SMCS Code: 1102-012; 1208-012

Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened

component life.

Installation Procedure

NOTICE

Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained

Keep all parts clean from contaminants.

during performance of inspection, maintenance, test-

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

Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened

collect the fluid with suitable containers before open-

component life.

ing any compartment or disassembling any compo-

nent 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.

1. Lubricate all of the components of the rocker

shaft with clean engine oil.

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Illustration 185

1. Apply 8T-2998 Lubricant to both ends of

pushrods (6).