Caterpillar 6D16 Engine Camshaft Removal and Installation Guide

This instruction show you Caterpillar 6D16 engine camshaft removal and installation guide.

Procedures:
Camshaft end play
If the end play measurement exceeds the specified limit, replace the defective part(s).
Inspecting engine speed sensor

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<Models with electric speed sensor>
• Measure the electrical resistance between terminals ➀ and ➁.
• If the measurement is out of specification, replace the speed sensor 1. P.11-55
CAUTION
Check the tightening torque of the engine speed sensor 1. If the sensor is insufficiently tightened, it may not produce signals.

Fitting side cover
• Apply an even, unbroken bead of sealant A to the side cover 5.
• Fit the side cover 5 onto the crankcase within 3 minutes of applying the sealant A.

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CAUTION
• Ensure that the sealant application surface of the side cover 5 is clean before applying sealant.
• When fitting the side cover 5, hold it firmly in position to prevent spreading the sealant.
• After fitting the side cover 5, wait at least an hour before starting the engine.
• Apply a new bead of sealant A whenever the mounting bolts of the side cover 5 have been loosened.
 

Camshaft assembly
[Removal]
• When removing the camshaft assembly 6, take off the side cover 5 and support the camshaft by hand.
• Remove the bolts A from the camshaft gear holes, then slowly remove the camshaft assembly 6.
CAUTION
Take care not to damage the camshaft bushings 12 to 15 when removing the camshaft assembly 6.

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[Installation]
• Before installing the camshaft assembly 6, measure the end play between the thrust plate 9 and camshaft 11.
• If the measurement exceeds the specified limit, replace the defective part(s).
• With the alignment marks lined up on the camshaft gear 8 and No. 2 idler gear, fit the camshaft assembly.


Camshaft gear

[Removal]
CAUTION
The camshaft gear 8 must be removed with the appropriate special tools. Do not tap off the camshaft gear since this would damage it.
: Gear Puller
: Plug
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[Installation]
• Fit the camshaft gear 8 onto the camshaft 11 in the direction illustrated.
• Do not forget to fit the key 10.
 

Inspecting camshaft
(1) Cam lift
If any base circle-to-lobe height difference is less than the required value, replace the camshaft 11.
 

NOTE
Since the cams are tapered, they must be measured at the position A shown in the diagram.
B: Lobe height
C: Base circle diameter
D: Front of engine
(2) Camshaft bend
Support the camshaft 11 at its No. 1 journal E and No. 4 journal F, then take measurements at the No. 2 journal G and No. 3 journal H. If either measurement exceeds the specified limit, replace the camshaft.
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NOTE
Turn the camshaft 11 through one revolution. One-half of the dial indicator reading represents the camshaft's bend. to Camshaft and camshaft bushings
[Inspection]
If any clearance exceeds the specified limit, replace the defective part(s).
NOTE
Measure the camshaft bushings 12 to 15 with the camshaft installed in the crankcase *.

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