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21. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver on the side of one of the camshaft lobes, lever the
camshaft back and away from the thrust plate.
22. Using a hook-end pick, J 39227 , reach into the thrust plate bore in the gear case, hook
the perimeter seal, and pull it off of the thrust plate. Pass the seal between the thrust plate
and camshaft and discard. Pull the diamond seal from the thrust plate groove and discard.
1.22A.2.1 Inspection of Thrust Plate Perimeter Seal Groove
Inspect the thrust plate perimeter seal groove as follows:
1. Rotate the thrust plate by hand and visually inspect to make sure all seal material is
completely out of the seal groove. If necessary, use a work light or flashlight to
thoroughly inspect the groove.
2. Wipe the groove clean after inspection.
1.22A.3 Installation of Thrust Plate Perimeter Seal
Install the thrust plate perimeter seal as follows:
NOTICE:
Failure to install seals properly, failure to install new, dry (no
lubrication) bolts where required, or failure to tighten bolts to the
required torque using an accurately calibrated hand torque
wrench may result in bolt loosening and loss of clamping load,
which may cause severe engine damage.
NOTICE:
Do not use RTV or any other type of sealant on the thrust plate
perimeter seal. Application of sealant will prevent proper seal
crush (flow), which may result in seal leakage.
1. Lubricate a new perimeter seal with clean engine oil and, after passing it between the
thrust plate and cylinder head, carefully install it in the thrust plate groove. If necessary,
blunt the end of a hook type pick and use the curve of the pick to push the seal into the
groove.
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The former two-bolt thrust plate oil seal design was redesigned to provide superior oil
sealing characteristics.See Figure 1-306A for design configuration. The current thrust
plate oil seal uses a three-bolt design, as of serial number 4R21236.
Figure 1-306A Camshaft Thrust Plate Oil Seal
NOTE:
The point of the hook must be blunted to avoid damaging the seal.
2. Rotate the thrust plate by hand and visually inspect to insure the seal is fully seated in the
thrust plate groove. If necessary, use a work light or flashlight to make sure the seal is
seated.
NOTICE:
Failure to properly seat the perimeter seal in the thrust plate
groove will result in seal leakage during engine operation.
3. Inspect the thrust plate diamond seal groove to make sure all seal material is removed.
Clean the diamond seal groove with LPS Contact Cleaner or equivalent residue-free
cleaner. Do not use mineral spirits, since this will leave a residue. Wipe and dry the area
thoroughly with clean paper towels.
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4. Loctite 518 gasket eliminator, or equivalent, must be applied to the joint face surfaces of
the number 1 camshaft bearing cap before installation. For proper adhesion of the
anaerobic sealant at the cam cap/cylinder head joints, this area must be completely
cleaned and all residue removed before new sealant is applied. Clean the cylinder head
and bearing cap contact surfaces thoroughly with LPS Contact Cleaner or equivalent
residue-free cleaner. Wipe dry with clean paper towels.
NOTICE:
Failure to clean surfaces completely and remove all residue may
result in improper gasket eliminator application, which may cause
oil seepage during engine operation.
NOTICE:
Do not use RTV or any other type of sealant or spray adhesive on
the camshaft diamond seal. Application of sealant or adhesive will
prevent proper seal crush (flow), which may result in seal
leakage.
NOTE:
Camshaft thrust plate diamond seals are not reusable. When replacement of a
perimeter seal or removal of the camshaft is required, a new camshaft diamond seal
must be installed.
5. Install a new diamond seal in the thrust plate, making sure it is securely seated in the
thrust plate seal groove.
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6. Apply Loctite 518 gasket eliminator, or equivalent, to the joint surfaces of the number 1
camshaft bearing cap. See Figure 1-307A. To help insure proper adhesion of the gasket
eliminator to the bearing cap, do not apply oil to the number 1 cam bearing or journal
before installation of the bearing cap.
Figure 1-307A Gasket Eliminator Application
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7. When replacing the number 1 cam cap on engines with serial numbers between
06R0295500 and 06R0301875, the depth of the cam cap oil passage seal recess in the
cylinder head must be measured before camshaft cap installation. See Figure 1-308A.
1.Bearing Cap Stud Seal 5.Bearing Cap Oil Passage
2.Bearing Cap Stud 6.Oil Passage Seal Ring
3.Cylinder Head 7.Shim (If Required)
4.Camshaft Bearing Cap
Figure 1-308A Cross-sectional View of Series 60 Cylinder Head and Camshaft
Bearing Cap
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NOTICE:
Failure to install the shim under the seal when cam bearing cap
seal bore depth is more than 3.04 mm may result in oil leakage
around the seal during engine operation.
8. If bore depth is not within 2.64 mm - 3.04 mm, seal shim part number 23521153 must
be installed under the square cut ring seal to provide proper sealing.
9. With a new square cut seal (and shim, if required) installed in the cylinder head oil
passage seal recess, replace the number 1 cam cap. Install a new cap stud seal (part
number 23521111) onto the flange of the camshaft cap stud, then thread the stud and the
camshaft cam bolt into the cylinder head. See Figure 1-308A. Alternating back and
forth, tighten cap stud and bolt progressively to 101 - 110 Nm (74.5 - 81 lb-ft) torque.
10. Loosen the large center bolt of tool J 35906 until it almost disengages from the camshaft
hub.
11. Align the dowel on the camshaft with the cam hub. Push rearward on the tool J 35906
bolt while centering the thrust plate in the gear case bore and observing the alignment
marks made previously on the thrust plate and gear case.
12. Install a metric bolt and washer in a gear case cover bolt hole next to the access hole.
NOTE:
To insure proper camshaft-to thrust plate alignment, the scribe marks on the gear case
and thrust plate must be aligned before the thrust plate is reinstalled in the gear case.
13. Carefully align the scribe marks on the thrust plate and gear case. Then, using a flat-
bladed screwdriver or pry bar placed on the bolt washer and working from side to side,
lever the thrust plate back toward the camshaft. With the thrust plate securely installed in
the gear case, remove the metric bolt and washer carefully to avoid dropping them into
the gear case.
NOTICE:
Improper installation of the camshaft thrust plate bolts may result
in thrust plate bolt stretching or breakage. Bolt stretching may
result in an inaccurate torque. Bolt breakage may cause severe
gear train damage.
14. Remove tool J 35906 . Carefully install new, dry (no lubrication) thrust plate mounting
bolts through the thrust plate and into the cylinder head and No. 1 camshaft bearing cap.
Using a 13 mm socket and an accurately calibrated hand torque wrench, tighten the bolts
alternately and progressively to 30 - 38 N m (22 - 28 lb-ft). To avoid excessive
tightening and possible bolt stretching, do not use an air wrench, since this may not
provide an accurate torque.
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15. Coat the threads and underside of the head of the camshaft drive gear-to-camshaft bolt
with International Compound Number 2. Check the marks previously made on the gear
teeth to insure proper cam gear timing. Install the bolt to the camshaft, finger tighten.
NOTICE:
Only toolJ 35652 should be used to hold the camshaft drive gear
stationary while loosening or tightening the camshaft drive gear-
to-camshaft bolt to prevent component damage.
NOTE:
The camshaft should be held in place while starting the camshaft drive gear-to-camshaft
bolt, to prevent disengaging the camshaft dowel from the thrust plate hub, requiring
disassembly and timing of the camshaft.
16. Insert tool J 35652 through a lightening hole of the camshaft drive gear.
17. Using the 3/4 in. square hole in the center of the crankshaft pulley, bar the engine over
slightly to position the camshaft drive gear holding tool so that the bolt holes in the
holding tool align with the access cover bolt holes in the gear case cover.
18. Install two of the access cover bolts to secure the tool to the gear case cover.
19. Using a 27 mm impact socket and suitable torque wrench, tighten the camshaft drive
gear-to-camshaft bolt to 75 N m (55 lb-ft) torque. Then turn the bolts clockwise 90
degrees to achieve the required torque.
20. Remove camshaft drive gear torque holding tool J 35652 .
21. Install the access cover plate to the gear case cover. Refer to section 1.22.6.
22. Install the rocker and rocker shaft assemblies. Refer to section 1.3.3.
23. Install the Jake Brakes, if equipped. Refer to section 1.28.3.
24. Install the valve rocker cover. Refer to section 1.6.9 or refer to section 1.6.10 or refer to
section 1.6.11.
25. Install or reconnect any other components that were removed or disconnected for this
procedure.