TM 9-2320-260-34-1
3-61. CAM FOLLOWER INSTALLATION
THIS TASK COVERS:
Installation
INITIAL SETUP
MATERIALS/PARTS
APPLICABLE MODELS
Gasket set (Appendix D, Item 483)
All
Lubricating oil (Appendix C, Item 21)
TOOLS
REFERENCES (TM)
General mechanic's tool kit
TM 9-2320-260-34P-1
(Appendix B, Item 1)
Torque wrench, 3/8-in. dr.
(Appendix B, Item 4)
Soft-head hammer (Appendix B, Item 47)
Installation
CAUTION
Lubricate cam followers with lubricating oil before installation.
Failure to do so may result in damage to equipment.
If old cam follower housings are being installed, ensure they are
installed in the same location from which they were removed.
Failure to do so may result in damage to equipment.
Ensure new gaskets measure exact thickness of old gasket.
1.
Check recorded measurement of gasket (3) removed. Gasket (3) should measure between
0.014-0.125 in. (0.36-3.2 mm).
2.
Measure new gasket (3) being installed. New gasket (3) must be exactly the same size as the old
gasket (3).
Position gasket (3) over two dowels (1) with seal facing away from cylinder block (2).
3.
4.
Install cam follower (6) and housing (4) on cylinder block (2) with six screws (5). Tap housing (4)
lightly with soft-head hammer to seat housing (4) against cylinder block (2).
Tighten screws (5) 15 lb-ft (20 Nm) in sequence. Then tighten screws (5) to 30-35 lb-ft (41-47 Nm)
5.
in sequence.
