Detroit Diesel — Remove camshaft assembly (Compact Gear Train Assembly)
Repair & overhaul
From a Detroit Diesel service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Detroit Diesel Series 60 engine
Before you start
- To avoid injury when removing or installing a heavy engine component, ensure the component is properly supported and securely attached to an adequate lifting device.
Procedure
- Rotate the engine by hand to get the No. 1 piston at TDC using crankshaft timing pin J 45947.
- Remove the five bolts for the camshaft gear cover inspection plate and remove the plate.
- Verify camshaft timing; timing hole should align with timing hole in gear cover at the 5 o'clock position.
- Remove bolt from front of camshaft gear cover.
- Remove four camshaft gear cover bolts.
- Remove three bolts inside of camshaft gear cover.
- Remove one bolt and one stud bolt from camshaft caps No. 1 and 7, remove caps.
- Remove the remaining five camshaft cap bolts and camshaft caps.
- Lift camshaft and camshaft gear cover assembly from camshaft bearings and gear case using lifting tool J 46305.
Tools required
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Full service-parts list: Detroit Diesel Series 60 engine →
Source: Detroit Diesel 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.