Caterpillar C317 — Housing Installation
Installation · Engine brake housing
For the Caterpillar C317, from the Caterpillar service manual.
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Procedure
- Position the engine brake housings on the mounting stud nuts and install the Jacobs hold-down nuts; do not tighten.
- Install the 70 mm long bolts through the housing into the spacers; do not tighten.
- Be sure the slave piston foot is aligned squarely over the bridge screw and pin assembly.
- Tighten hold-down nuts to 59 lbft. (80 N-m).
- Tighten bolts to 41 lbft. (55 N-m).
Specs & values
- Hold-down nuts 59 lbft. (80 N-m)
- Bolts 41 lbft. (55 N-m)
Source: Caterpillar service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.