Caterpillar cat 345 b series ii excavator (prefix ald) service repair manual (ald00001 and up)

Service Repair Manual
Models
345B Series II Excavator

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Product: EXCAVATOR
Model: 345B II EXCAVATOR ALD
Configuration: 345B Series II Excavators ALD00001-UP (MACHINE) POWERED BY 3176C Engine
Disassembly and Assembly
3176C and 3196 Engines for Caterpillar Built Machines
Media Number -RENR1223-15 Publication Date -01/08/2015 Date Updated -03/08/2015
i01771996
Cylinder Head - Remove
SMCS - 1100-011
Removal Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A 185-3630 Strap Wrench Assembly 1
Start By:
A. Remove the base for the valve mechanism cover. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly,
"Valve Mechanism Cover Base - Remove and Install".
B. Remove the rocker shaft and the pushrods. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Rocker
Shaft and Pushrod - Remove".
NOTICE
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.
Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
NOTICE
Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during
performance of inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting and repair
of the product. Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable containers
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before opening any compartment or disassembling any component
containing fluids.
Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500, "Caterpillar Tools and Shop
Products Guide" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain
fluids on Caterpillar products.
Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
Illustration 1 g00517348
1. Remove bolt (1). Remove clip (2) .
2. Disconnect sensors from engine wiring harness (3) .
3. Remove the sensors.
4. Remove bolts (5). Disconnect tube assembly (4) and remove the O-ring seal.
5. Remove bolts (7). Disconnect tube assembly (6) and remove the O-ring seals.
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Typical example
6. Use Tooling (A) in order to remove fuel filter (8). Disconnect hose (9). Plug all openings
immediately.
7. Loosen bolt (11). Disconnect wiring harness (10) .
Typical example
8. Disconnect sensor connector (13) and clips (12). Remove clip (14) and the bolt.
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Typical example
9. Remove bolts (15) .
10. Remove water outlet manifold (16) .
11. Remove head bolts (17) .
12. Remove water outlet manifold gaskets (18) from cylinder head (19) .
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13. Attach a suitable lifting device to cylinder head (19). Remove cylinder head (19) from the
cylinder block. The weight of cylinder head (19) is 135 kg (300 lb).
14. Remove cylinder head gasket (20) and O-ring seals (21) from the cylinder block.
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Cylinder Head - Install
SMCS - 1100-012
Installation Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools
A 185-3630 Strap Wrench Assembly 1
B 1U-5686 (1)
21/32 inch Drill Bit 1
C 4C-9732 (1)
M16x2.0-D7 Plug Tap 1
D 9U-5604 M16x2.0 32mm Heli-Coil Insert (2)
1
E 8T-2799 (1)
Heli-Coil Installation Tool 1
F 8T-3096 Plug Tap 1
G 6V-4876 Lubricant 1
( 1 )
Part of 4C-8367 Thread Repair Kit
( 2 )
This is a special length.
NOTICE
Note: For more information, refer to Video Tape, LEVN5101, "C-10 and C-12 Head Gasket Repair
Procedure".
1. Thoroughly clean the mating surfaces of the cylinder head and the cylinder block.
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2. Clean all 26 head bolt holes on the cylinder block with Tooling (F) .
3. After cleaning the threads, remove any debris from the head bolt holes on the cylinder block with a
vacuum line.
4. Visually inspect the head bolt holes on the cylinder block for thread damage.
5. If a damaged head bolt thread is observed, repair the damaged head bolt thread with a Heli-Coil
thread repair kit.
6. Inspect the cylinder head and the cylinder block for flatness. Refer to Guideline for Reusable Parts
and Salvage Operations, SEBF8162, "Procedure to Measure and Salvage Cylinder Head Assemblies
and Related Components".
Cylinder Head Gasket
(29) Straight Edge
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Cylinder Head Gasket
(28) Scalloped Edge
7. Determine the correct cylinder head gasket to use. Refer to Illustration 1 and Illustration 2.
8. Install the correct cylinder head gasket (26) and new O-ring seals (27) on the cylinder block. Inspect
the condition of the remaining gaskets. Replace the gaskets, if necessary.
Note: To avoid damage to the cylinder head gasket, use guide bolts of an appropriate size to install
the cylinder head.
9. Use a suitable lifting device to install the cylinder head on the cylinder block.
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10. Install four gaskets (24) on cylinder head (25) .
11. Install new cylinder head bolts (23). If the engine is equipped with a compression brake, then also
install new head bolt studs.
12. Lubricate the following components with Tooling (G) : the bolt threads, the underside of the bolt
heads and the washers. Follow Step 13 for the correct tightening procedure.
Note: Engines that are equipped with a compression brake will have three head bolt studs. Install the
head bolt studs in positions (2), (8), and (10). Tighten the head bolt studs in sequence with the
cylinder head bolts.
13. Tighten the cylinder head bolts according to the following procedure:
a. Tighten bolt (1) through bolt (26) in a numerical sequence to a torque of 160 ± 15 N·m (120 ±
11 lb ft).
b. Tighten bolt (1) through bolt (26) again in a numerical sequence to a torque of 160 ± 15 N·m
(120 ± 11 lb ft).
c. Place an index mark on each bolt head. Turn bolt (1) through bolt (26) in a numerical sequence
for an additional 90 degrees (1/4 turn).
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d. Loosen bolt (1) through bolt (26) until the washers are loose under the bolt heads.
e. Tighten bolt (1) through bolt (26) in a numerical sequence to a torque of 160 ± 15 N·m (120 ±
11 lb ft).
f. Tighten bolt (1) through bolt (26) again in a numerical sequence to a torque of 160 ± 15 N·m
(120 ± 11 lb ft).
g. Place an index mark on each bolt head. Turn bolt (1) through bolt (26) in a numerical sequence
for an additional 90 degrees (1/4 turn).
h. Tighten bolt (27) through bolt (33) in a numerical sequence to a torque of 28 ± 7 N·m (20 ± 5
lb ft).
14. Install head bolt spacers (22) on the three head bolt studs. Tighten head bolt spacers (22) to a torque
of 100 ± 20 N·m (75 ± 15 lb ft).
15. Install water outlet manifold (21) and bolts (20) .
16. Hold line (19) in position and connect fittings (17). Install bolts (18) .
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17. Connect wiring harness (14). Tighten bolt (16) to a torque of 6 ± 1 N·m (53 ± 9 lb in).
18. Connect hose (15) .
19. Connect sensor connector (12). Install the clip, the washer, and bolt (11). Secure the wiring harness
with tie straps (13) .
20. Install fuel filter (10) with Tool (A). Follow the instructions on the fuel filter.
21. Connect hose (9) .
22. Install hose (8) .
23. Install the bolts, the washers, and two nuts (7) .
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24. Install tube assembly (5) with the O-ring seals, two bolts (6), and the washers.
25. Install tube assembly (3) with the O-ring seal, two bolts (4), and the washers. Install the clip and the
bolt to tube assembly (5) and (3) .
26. Route wiring harness (1) accordingly and connect sensor connector (2) .
27. Fill the cooling system with coolant to the correct level. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance
Manual for the correct filling procedure.
End By:
a. Install the rocker shaft and the pushrods. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Rocker Shaft and
Pushrods - Install".
b. Install the valve cover base. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Valve Mechanism Cover Base -
Remove and Install".
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Lifter Group - Remove and Install
SMCS - 1209-010
Removal Procedure
Start By:
A. Remove the cylinder head. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Cylinder Head -
Remove".
NOTICE
NOTICE
containing fluids.
Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500, "Caterpillar Tools and Shop
Products Guide" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain
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1. Remove bolts (1) and lifter assembly (2). The lifter assembly can be removed in two
sections.
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2. Remove the following items from the right end of lifter shaft (5) : bracket assembly (6),
valve lifters (8) and unit injector lifter (9) .
3. Remove the following items from the middle of lifter shaft (5) : valve lifters (8) and unit
injector lifter (9) .
4. Remove the following items from the left end of lifter shaft (5) : bracket assembly (7), valve
lifters (8) and unit injector lifter (9) .
5. Remove dowel (4) and cap plug (3) from lifter shaft (5) .
6. Remove the spring pin from bracket assembly (7), if necessary.
7. Remove dowel (10) from bracket assembly (6), if necessary.
NOTICE
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1. Install the spring pin and dowel (10) in bracket assembly (6). Install the spring pin and the
dowel in bracket assembly (7) .
2. Install dowel (4) and cap plug (3) in lifter shaft (5). Lubricate the lifter shaft with clean
engine oil prior to assembly.
3. Install the following items on the left end of lifter shaft (5) : bracket assembly (7), valve
4. Install the following items on the middle of lifter shaft (5) : valve lifters (8) and unit injector
lifter (9) .
5. Install the following items on the right end of lifter shaft (5) : bracket assembly (6), valve
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Note: Immerse the entire lifter assembly in clean engine oil prior to installation on the
engine.
6. Place the lifter assembly (2) on the engine and install bolts (1). Tighten the bolts to a torque
of 30 ± 3 N·m (22 ± 2 lb ft).
End By: Install the cylinder head. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Cylinder Head - Install".
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Camshaft - Remove
SMCS - 1210-011
Removal Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools
A 131-1525 Camshaft Pilot 1
Start By:
A. Remove the rocker shaft and the pushrods. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Rocker
Shaft and Pushrod - Remove".
B. Remove the front cover. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Front Cover - Remove".
C. Remove the camshaft position sensor. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Camshaft
Position Sensor - Remove and Install".
NOTICE
NOTICE
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containing fluids.
Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500, "Caterpillar Dealer Service
Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain
1. Turn the crankshaft to top center compression stroke for the No. 1 piston. Install the timing
bolt in the flywheel. Refer to Testing and Adjusting, "Finding Top Center Position for No. 1
Piston".
2. Ensure that the timing marks on the following gears are aligned: the camshaft drive gear, the
idler gear and the crankshaft gear.
Note: It is not necessary to remove the cylinder head for removal of the camshaft.
3. Wire the valve lifters away from the camshaft. See Illustration 1.
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4. Remove thrust pin (1) .
5. Install Tooling (A) into camshaft (2) .
Note: Lubricate Tooling (A) for easier removal of the camshaft. Lubrication also prevents
damaging the camshaft lobes and the camshaft bearings.
6. Carefully remove camshaft (2) from the engine.
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Camshaft - Install
SMCS - 1210-012
Table 1
Required Tools
A 131-1525 Camshaft Pilot 1
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1. Install Tooling (A) .
Note: Ensure that camshaft (2) and Tooling (A) are clean. Apply clean engine oil to the
lobes and journals of camshaft (2) and Tooling (A) .
Note: During installation of camshaft (2), rotate the camshaft in both directions in order to
prevent binding in the camshaft bearing bores.
2. Carefully install camshaft (2) in the engine.
NOTICE
When installing the camshaft, make sure the number one cylinder is at
top center of the compression stroke with the timing bolt installed in
the flywheel. The camshaft timing is very important. The timing mark
on the camshaft drive gear must line up with the timing mark on the
idler gear. Refer to the Specifications Manual for more information.
3. Ensure that the timing marks (3) on the idler gear are aligned with the timing marks on the
crankshaft gear and the camshaft drive gear.
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4. Install thrust pin (1). Tighten thrust pin (1) to a torque of 28 ± 7 N·m (20 ± 5 lb ft). Remove
the wires that were used to hold the valve lifters.
End By:
a. Install the camshaft position sensor. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Camshaft
Position Sensor - Remove and Install".
b. Install the front cover. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Front Cover - Install".
c. Install the rocker shaft and the pushrods. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Rocker
Shaft and Pushrod - Install".
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Camshaft Gear - Remove and Install
SMCS - 1210-010-GE
Removal Procedure
Start By:
A. Remove the camshaft. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Camshaft - Remove".
1. Wrap the camshaft with a protective covering in order to prevent damage to the camshaft.
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