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John Deere — —Camshaft nose (gear and timing wheel installation)

A John Deere service procedure — check it applies to your exact model before use.

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Procedure

  1. 1. Install all plugs in cylinder block that were removed to service block. Install engine serial number plate.
  2. 2. Install clean piston cooling orifices.
  3. 3. Install cam followers in hole from which originally removed.
  4. 4. Install camshaft.
  5. 5. Install main bearings and crankshaft. Align timing marks (camshaft to crankshaft gears). Rotate crankshaft to assure correct assembly. Check crankshaft end play.
  6. 6. Install cylinder liners without O-rings and measure liner stand-out. Install liner O-rings in block and packings on liners. Install liners.
  7. 7. Install piston and rod assemblies.
  8. 8. Install engine oil pump assembly.
  9. 9. Install crankshaft rear oil seal housing, oil seal, and wear sleeve.
  10. 10. Install timing gear cover. Install front crankshaft wear sleeve and oil seal.
  11. 11. Install oil pan.
  12. 12. Install engine oil conditioning assembly.
  13. 13. Install water pump.
  14. 14. Install flywheel and housing: SAE 1 or SAE 2: Flywheel goes on before housing. SAE 3: Housing goes on before flywheel.
  15. 15. Install cylinder head, push rods, and rocker arm assembly. Measure valve lift and adjust valve clearance.

Source: manual:CTM82.pdf. Figures and steps are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.