Cummins/Onan — Engine Disassembly
Repair & overhaul
From a Cummins/Onan service manual covering: 4CCK, 5CCK, 5CCK-150R, 5CCK-3CR. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Cummins/Onan 4CCK, Cummins/Onan 5CCK, Cummins/Onan CCK engine
Procedure
- Remove housings, shrouds, blower housing and air cleaner.
- Remove flywheel using puller or pry-bar method.
- Remove gear cover, protecting the oil seal from keyway damage.
- Remove crank gear using puller and gear puller ring.
- Loosen accessories such as fuel pumps, oil filter, starter and generator.
- Remove control box and generator; lift all generator brushes and tag all wires.
- Drain oil and discard.
- Remove cylinder head, then valves, springs and rocker arms; then camshaft and gear, rear bearing plate, oil pump, pistons and connecting rod bearings, and crankshaft.
Tools required
- Flywheel puller Amazon
- Gear puller and gear puller ring (Onan tool no. 420A248) Amazon
- Torque wrench Amazon
Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.
Full service-parts list: Cummins/Onan 4CCK →, Cummins/Onan 5CCK →
Source: Cummins/Onan 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.