Caterpillar cat 323 f l excavator (prefix xcf) service repair manual (xcf00001 and up)

Service Repair Manual
Models
323F L Excavator

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Model: 323F L EXCAVATOR XCF
Configuration: 323F L Excavators XCF00001-UP (MACHINE) POWERED BY C7.1 Engine
Disassembly and Assembly
C7.1 Engines for Caterpillar Built Machines
Media Number -UENR4468-15 Publication Date -01/06/2015 Date Updated -30/10/2018
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Crankshaft Main Bearings - Remove and Install - Crankshaft
in position
SMCS - 1203-010
Removal Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A 9U-6198 Crankshaft Turning Tool 1
Start By:
a. Remove the engine oil pump. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Engine Oil Pump -
Remove" for the correct procedure.
b. Remove the crankshaft rear seal. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Crankshaft Rear
Seal - Remove" for the correct procedure.
NOTICE
This procedure must only be used to remove and install the main
bearing shells with the crankshaft in position.
The removal procedure and the installation procedure must be
completed for each pair of main bearing shells before the next pair of
main bearing shells are removed.
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NOTICE
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.
Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
1. Ensure that the main bearing cap is marked for the correct location and orientation.
Illustration 1 g02204377
2. Remove bolts (3) from tube assembly (2).
3. Remove tube assembly (2) from the cylinder block.
4. Remove gaskets (1) (not shown).

5. Remove bolts (4) and remove main bearing cap (5) from the cylinder block.
6. Remove lower main bearing shell (6) from main bearing cap (5). Keep the main bearing
shell and the main bearing cap together.

Note: The lower main bearing shell is a plain bearing that has no oil holes.
7. For number six main bearing, remove two thrust washers (7) from the cylinder block. In
order to remove thrust washers (7), use Tooling (A) to rotate the crankshaft in the correct
direction. If necessary, push the crankshaft toward the front of the engine or push the
crankshaft toward the rear of the engine while you rotate the crankshaft, in order to aid
removal.
Note: The thrust washers have a locating tab at one end.

8. Push out upper main bearing shell (8) with a suitable tool from the side opposite the locating
tab. Carefully rotate the crankshaft while you push on the bearing shell. Remove upper main
bearing shell (8) from the cylinder block. Keep the bearing shells together.
Note: The upper main bearing shell has a groove and two oil holes.
Installation Procedure
Table 2
Required Tools
B 8T-3052 Degree Wheel 1
C
8T-5096 Dial Indicator Gp 1
- Magnetic Base and Stand 1
NOTICE
This procedure must only be used to remove and install the main
bearing shells with the crankshaft in position.
The removal procedure and the installation procedure must be
completed for each pair of main bearing shells before the next pair of
main bearing shells are removed.

NOTICE
1. Ensure that the main bearing shells are clean and free from wear and damage. If necessary,
replace the main bearing shells.
Note: If the main bearing shells are replaced, check whether oversize main bearing shells
were previously installed. If the thrust washers are replaced, check whether oversize thrust
washers were previously installed.
2. Clean the journals of the crankshaft. Inspect the journals of the crankshaft for damage. If
necessary, replace the crankshaft or recondition the crankshaft.
3. Lubricate the crankshaft journal and upper main bearing shell (8) with clean engine oil.
Slide upper main bearing shell (8) into position between the crankshaft journal and the
cylinder block. Ensure that the locating tab for the upper main bearing shell is correctly
seated in the slot in the cylinder block.
Note: The upper main bearing shell has a groove and two oil holes.

4. For number six main bearing, ensure that two thrust washers (7) are clean and free from
wear and damage. If necessary, replace the thrust washers. Lubricate thrust washers (7) with
clean engine oil. Slide thrust washers (7) into position between the crankshaft and the
cylinder block. Ensure that the locating tab is correctly seated in the cylinder block.

5. Install lower main bearing shell (6) into main bearing cap (5). Ensure that the locating tab
for the lower main bearing shell is correctly seated into the slot in the bearing cap.
Note: The lower main bearing shell is a plain bearing that has no oil holes.
6. Lubricate the crankshaft journal and the lower main bearing shell with clean engine oil.
Install main bearing cap (5) to the cylinder block.
Note: Ensure the correct orientation of the main bearing cap. The locating tab for the upper
and the lower bearing should be on the same side of the engine.
7. Lubricate the threads of bolts (4) with clean engine oil. Lubricate the underside of the heads
of bolts (4) with clean engine oil.
8. Install bolts (4) to main bearing cap (5). Evenly tighten the bolts in order to pull cap (5) into
position. Ensure that the cap is correctly seated.
Note: Do not tap the main bearing cap into position as the bearing shell may be dislodged.
9. Tighten bolts (4) to a torque of 80 N·m (59 lb ft).
Turn bolts (4) through an additional 90 degrees. Use Tooling B to achieve the correct final
torque.

10. Check the crankshaft end play. Push the crankshaft toward the front of the engine. Install
Tooling (C) to the cylinder block and the rear face of the crankshaft. Push the crankshaft
toward the rear of the engine. Use Tooling (C) to measure the crankshaft end play. The
permissible crankshaft end play is 0.10 mm (0.004 inch) to 0.41 mm (0.016 inch).
11. Remove Tooling (C) from the cylinder block.

12. Position new gaskets (1) (not shown) onto the cylinder block.
13. Position tube assembly (2) onto the cylinder block.
14. Install bolts (3) to tube assembly (2).
15. Tighten bolts (3) to a torque of 22 N·m (195 lb in).
End By:
a. Install the crankshaft rear seal. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Crankshaft Rear Seal -
Install" for the correct procedure.
b. Install the engine oil pump. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Engine Oil Pump -
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Crankshaft - Remove
SMCS - 1202-011
Removal Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools
A 1U-8221 Lifting Sling 2
Start By:
a. Remove the engine oil pump. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Engine Oil Pump -
b. Remove the front housing. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Housing (Front) -
c. Remove the crankshaft rear seal. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Crankshaft Rear
Seal - Remove" for the correct procedure.
d. If necessary, remove the cylinder head. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Cylinder
Head - Remove" for the correct procedure.
e. If necessary, remove the pistons and connecting rods. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly,
"Pistons and Connecting Rods - Remove" for the correct procedure.
NOTICE

1. The engine should be mounted on a suitable stand and placed in the inverted position.
2. If the cylinder head, the pistons and the connecting rods have not been removed already,
remove the connecting rod bearings. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Connecting Rod
Bearings - Remove" for the correct procedure.
3. Ensure that the main bearing caps are marked for the location and orientation.
4. Remove bolts (3) from tube assembly (2).
5. Remove tube assembly (2) from the cylinder block.
6. Remove gaskets (1) (not shown).

7. Remove bolts (4) and main bearing caps (5) from the cylinder block.
8. Remove lower main bearing shells (6) from main bearing caps (5). Keep the lower main
bearing shells with the respective main bearing caps.

Note: The lower main bearing shells are plain bearings that have no oil holes.
9. For number six main bearing, remove two thrust washers (7) from the cylinder block. In
order to remove thrust washers (7), rotate the crankshaft in the correct direction. If
necessary, push the crankshaft toward the front of the engine while you rotate the
crankshaft, in order to aid removal. If necessary, push the crankshaft toward the rear of the
engine while you rotate the crankshaft, in order to aid removal.
Note: The thrust washers have a locating tab at one end.

10. Attach Tooling (A) and a suitable lifting device to crankshaft (8). Lift crankshaft (8) out of
the cylinder block. The weight of the crankshaft is approximately 61 kg (134 lb).
Note: Do not damage any of the finished surfaces on the crankshaft. When the crankshaft is
removed from the engine, the crankshaft must be supported on a suitable stand in order to
prevent damage to the crankshaft timing ring.

11. Remove upper main bearing shells (9) from the cylinder block. Keep the upper main
bearing shells with the respective main bearing caps.
Note: The upper main bearing shells have a groove and two oil holes.
12. If necessary, remove the crankshaft timing ring. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly,
"Crankshaft Timing Ring - Remove and Install" for the correct procedure.
13. If necessary, remove the crankshaft gear. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Crankshaft
Gear - Remove and Install" for the correct procedure.
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Crankshaft - Install
SMCS - 1202-012
Installation Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools
A 1U-8221 Lifting Sling 2
B 8T-3052 Degree Wheel 1
C
8T-5096 Dial Indicator Gp 1
- Magnetic Base and Stand 1
NOTICE
1. Clean the crankshaft and inspect the crankshaft for wear and damage. Refer to
Specifications, "Crankshaft" for more information. If necessary, replace the crankshaft or
recondition the crankshaft.
2. If necessary, install the crankshaft gear. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Crankshaft
Gear - Remove and Install" for the correct procedure.

3. If necessary, install a new crankshaft timing ring. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly,
"Crankshaft Timing Ring - Remove and Install" for the correct procedure.
4. Ensure that parent bores for bearing shells in the cylinder block are clean. Ensure that the
threads for the main bearing bolts in the cylinder block are clean and free from damage.
5. Clean the main bearing shells and the thrust washers. Inspect the main bearing shells and the
thrust washers for wear and damage. If necessary, replace the main bearing shells and the
thrust washers.
Note: If the main bearing shells are replaced, check whether oversize main bearing shells
were previously installed. If the thrust washers are replaced, check whether oversize thrust
washers were previously installed.
6. Install upper main bearing shells (9) to the cylinder block. Ensure that the locating tabs for
the upper main bearing shells are seated in the slots in the cylinder block.
Note: The upper main bearing shells have a groove and two oil holes.
7. Lubricate upper main bearing shells (9) with clean engine oil.

8. Attach Tooling (A) and a suitable lifting device to crankshaft (8). Lift crankshaft (8) into the
cylinder block. The weight of the crankshaft is approximately 61 kg (134 lb).
Note: Do not damage any of the finished surfaces on the crankshaft. Do not damage the
main bearing shells.

9. Lubricate thrust washers (7) with clean engine oil. Install thrust washers (7) into number six
main bearing in the cylinder block.
Note: The grooves in the thrust washers must be located against the crankshaft. The thrust
washers have a locating tab at one end. Ensure that the locating tabs are correctly seated in
the cylinder block.

10. Install lower main bearing shells (6) into main bearing caps (5). Ensure that the locating tabs
for the lower main bearing shells are correctly seated into the slots in the bearing caps.
Note: The lower main bearing shells are plain bearings that do not have oil holes.
11. Lubricate lower main bearing shells (6) and lubricate the journals of the crankshaft with
clean engine oil. Install main bearing caps (5) to the cylinder block.
Note: Ensure the correct location and orientation of main bearing caps (5). The locating tabs
for the upper and the lower main bearing shells should be on the same side of the engine.
12. Lubricate the threads of bolts (4) with clean engine oil. Lubricate the underside of the heads
of bolts (4) with clean engine oil.
13. Install bolts (4) to main bearing caps (5). Evenly tighten the bolts in order to pull the caps
into position. Ensure that the caps are correctly seated.
Note: Do not tap the main bearing caps into position as the bearing shells may be dislodged.
14. Tighten bolts (4) to a torque of 80 N·m (59 lb ft).

Turn bolts (4) through an additional 90 degrees. Use Tooling (B) to achieve the final torque.
15. Rotate the crankshaft in order to ensure that there is no binding.
16. Check the crankshaft end play. Push the crankshaft toward the front of the engine. Install
Tooling (C) to the cylinder block and the rear face of the crankshaft. Push the crankshaft
toward the rear of the engine. Use Tooling (C) to measure the crankshaft end play. The
permissible crankshaft end play is 0.10 mm (0.004 inch) to 0.41 mm (0.016 inch).

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17. Position new gaskets (1) (not shown) onto cylinder block.
18. Position tube assembly (2) onto the cylinder block.
19. Install bolts (3) to tube assembly (2).
20. Tighten bolts (3) to a torque of 22 N·m (195 lb in).
21. If the crankshaft has not been replaced or the crankshaft has not been reconditioned, install
the connecting rod bearings. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Connecting Rod
Bearings - Install" for the correct procedure.
End By:
a. If necessary, install the pistons and connecting rods. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly,
"Pistons and Connecting Rods - Install" for the correct procedure.
b. If necessary, install the cylinder head. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Cylinder head -
c. Install the crankshaft rear seal. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Crankshaft Rear Seal -
d. Install the front housing. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Housing (Front) - Install"
for the correct procedure.

e. Install the engine oil pump. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Engine Oil Pump -
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Crankshaft Timing Ring - Remove and Install
SMCS - 1202
Removal Procedure
Start By:
a. Remove the crankshaft. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Crankshaft - Remove " for
the correct procedure.
NOTICE

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