Caterpillar Cat 315 Excavator (Prefix 3ZM) Service Repair Manual (3ZM00001 and up).pdf

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Product: EXCAVATOR
Model: 315-A EXCAVATOR 3ZM
Configuration: 315 Excavator 3ZM00001-UP (MACHINE) POWERED BY 3054 Engine
Disassembly and Assembly
3054 Engine for Caterpillar Built Machines
Media Number -SENR6241-13 Publication Date -01/08/2008 Date Updated -04/08/2008
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Camshaft - Remove and Install
SMCS - 1210-010
Removal Procedure
Start By:
A. Remove the rocker shaft and the pushrods. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Rocker
Shaft and Pushrods - Remove".
B. Remove the fuel transfer pump. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Fuel Transfer Pump -
Remove".
C. Remove the front housing. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Housing (Front) -
Remove".
D. Remove the camshaft gear. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Camshaft Gear - Remove
and Install".
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
before opening any compartment or disassembling any component
containing fluids.
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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.
1. Turn the engine upside-down so the valve lifters are held in a position away from the
camshaft.
Illustration 1 g00546803
2. Remove thrust washer (1). Make a note of the location of the hollow dowel (X) for
installation purposes.
NOTICE
Do not damage the lobes or the bearings when the camshaft is removed
or installed.
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3. Carefully remove camshaft (2) from the engine.
Installation Procedure
NOTICE
NOTICE
Do not damage the lobes or the bearings when the camshaft is removed
or installed.
Note: Ensure that camshaft (2) is clean. Lubricate camshaft (2) with clean engine oil prior
to installation.
1. Carefully install camshaft (2) in the engine.
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2. Put thrust washer (1) in position. Make sure that thrust washer (1) is aligned with hollow
dowel (X) .
End By:
a. Install the camshaft gear. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Camshaft Gear - Remove
and Install".
b. Install the front housing. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Housing (Front) - Install".
c. Install the fuel transfer pump. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Fuel Transfer Pump -
Install".
d. Install the rocker shaft and the pushrods. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Rocker
Shaft and Pushrods - Install".
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Camshaft Gear - Remove and Install
SMCS - 1210-010-GE
Removal Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Name Qty
A
1U-6671 Puller Gp 1
8S-4712 Bolt 2
1P-0510 Driver Group 1
Start By:
a. Remove the fan. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Fan - Remove and Install".
b. Remove the front cover. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Front Cover - Remove".
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1. Rotate the crankshaft until the timing marks on the crankshaft gear, the camshaft gear, and
the fuel injection pump gear are aligned, as shown.
Note: The timing marks on the idler gear may not be aligned. This is caused by the
difference in the speed of the rotation of the idler gear.
2. Remove bolt (1) and the washer from the camshaft gear (2).
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3. Install Tooling (A) and remove camshaft gear.
Note: Do not lose the key from the camshaft gear.
4. Inspect the camshaft gear for wear and damage. Replace the gear, if necessary.
1. Install camshaft gear (2) in the front housing.
Note: When you install the camshaft gear, ensure that the teeth that have the timing marks
are facing toward the front. Also, ensure that the key is aligned properly in the keyway. If
necessary, tap the gear with a soft hammer in order to seat the key in the keyway.
2. If necessary, remove the idler gear in order to align the gear teeth correctly.
3. Install the washer and bolt (1) on the camshaft gear. Tighten bolt (1) to a torque of 95 N·m
(70 lb ft).
Note: Ensure that the timing marks on the camshaft gear, the crankshaft gear, and the fuel
injection pump gear are aligned.
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4. If a new camshaft gear is used, check the backlash of the camshaft gear. The minimum
backlash for a new gear is 0.08 mm (0.003 inch).
End By:
a. Install the front cover. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Front Cover - Install".
b. Install the fan. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Fan - Remove and Install".
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Camshaft Bearings - Remove and Install
SMCS - 1211-010
Removal Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A
8S-2241 Camshaft Bearing Tool Group 1
8H-0684 Ratchet Wrench 1
Start By:
A. If the engine is equipped with a balancer, remove the balancer. Refer to Disassembly and
Assembly, "Balancer - Remove". If the engine is not equipped with a balancer, remove the
engine oil pump. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Engine Oil Pump - Remove" for the
correct procedure.
B. Remove the camshaft. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Camshaft - Remove and
Install" for the correct procedure.
NOTICE
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1. Inspect camshaft bearing (1) . Refer to Specifications, "Camshaft Bearings" for more
information.
2. For worn or damaged camshaft bearing (1) use Tooling (A) in order to remove the camshaft
bearing from the cylinder block.
Note: Remove the camshaft bearing from the front of the cylinder block.
Table 2
Required Tools
A
8S-2241 Camshaft Bearing Tool Group 1
NOTICE
1. Clean the bearing housing in the cylinder block. Ensure that the oil holes in the bearing
housing are free from debris.
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2. Lubricate the bearing housing in the cylinder block with clean engine oil.
3. Accurately align two Oil Holes (X) in camshaft bearing (1) with the two oil holes in the
cylinder block.
Note: Groove (Y) in the camshaft bearing must be to the top of the cylinder block.
4. Use Tooling (A) in order to install camshaft bearing (1) into the cylinder block. Install the
camshaft bearing so that the front edge of the bearing is flush with the face of the recess in
the cylinder block.
Note: Ensure that all oil holes are correctly aligned. If the oils are not correctly aligned, the
camshaft bearing should be removed.
End By:
a. Install the camshaft. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Camshaft - Remove and Install"
for the correct procedure.
b. If the engine is equipped with a balancer, install the balancer. Refer to Disassembly and
Assembly, "Balancer - Install". If the engine is not equipped with a balancer, install the
engine oil pump. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Engine Oil Pump - Install" for the
correct procedure.
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Engine Oil Pan - Remove and Install
SMCS - 1302-010
Removal Procedure
NOTICE
NOTICE
containing fluids.
Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500, "Caterpillar Dealer Service
Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain
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Typical Example
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Note: The engine may be equipped with an oil drain plug or the engine may be equipped
with a drain valve.
1. If equipped, remove drain plug (2) and the O-ring seal. If equipped, open drain valve (5) by
turning handle (6) counterclockwise. Drain the engine oil into a suitable container for
storage or disposal.
2. If necessary, remove drain valve (5) from adapter (7) . If necessary, remove adapter (7)
from engine oil pan (3) .
Note: In order to remove a oil pan, the engine must be removed from the machine.
3. Remove bolts (1) from engine oil pan (3) .
4. Remove engine oil pan (3) and gasket (4) .
NOTICE
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1. Clean the gasket surfaces of the cylinder block and the engine oil pan thoroughly.
Typical Example
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2. Install a new gasket (4) to the cylinder block. Install engine oil pan (3) .
3. Install bolts (1) . Tighten bolts to a torque of 22 N·m (16 lb ft).
Note: The engine may be equipped with an oil drain plug or the engine may be equipped
with a drain valve.
4. If drain valve (5) and adapter (7) were removed, use the following procedure.
a. Install a new O-ring to the adapter (7) .
b. Install adapter (7) into engine oil pan (3) . Tighten the adapter to a torque of 34 N·m
(25 lb ft).
c. Install a new O-ring to drain valve (5) .
d. Install drain valve (5) into adapter (7) . Tighten the drain valve to a torque of 34 N·m
(25 lb ft).
5. If equipped, install a new O-ring seal on drain plug (2) . Install the drain plug. Tighten the
drain plug to a torque of 34 N·m (25 lb ft). If equipped, close drain valve (5) by turning
handle (6) clockwise. Turn handle (6) until the handle is tight. Do not overtighten the
handle.
6. Fill the engine oil pan to the correct level that is indicated on the engine oil level gauge.
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Note: Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Refill Capacities" for the correct
engine oil capacity.
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Cylinder Liner - Remove
SMCS - 1216-011
Removal Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools
A
1A-1460 Bolt 3
2J-3507 Full Nut 1
5F-7347 Head 1
5H-1504 Hard Washer 1
5P-8245 Washer 3
6V-2183 Screw 1
9U-6234 Puller Plate 1
9U-6281 Leg 3
1D-5119 Nut 1
Start By:
A. Remove the cylinder head. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Cylinder Head -
Remove".
B. Remove the pistons and connecting rods. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Pistons and
Connecting Rods - Remove".
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C. Remove the piston cooling jets. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Piston Cooling Jets -
Remove and Install".
NOTICE
Note: Before you proceed with the removal of the cylinder liner, check the cylinder liners for wear
or for damage. Check the inner diameter of each cylinder liner at the top, the middle, and the
bottom. Check the inner diameter at two places that are 180 degrees away from each other. The
maximum wear for the cylinder liners is 0.25 mm (.010 inch).
Note: An engine may have a high rate of oil consumption if the surface of the cylinder liners are
glazed. Glaze can be removed from the cylinder liners by honing the bore of the cylinder liner.
1. Rotate the crankshaft in order to gain access to the cylinder liner. Place a protective cover
on the crankshaft in order to prevent damage.
2. Install Tooling (A) .
3. Remove cylinder liner (1) .
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Cylinder Liner - Install
SMCS - 1216-012
Table 1
Required Tools
A
1A-1460 Bolt 3
2J-3507 Full Nut 1
5F-7347 Head 1
5H-1504 Hard Washer 1
5P-8245 Washer 1
6V-2183 Screw 1
9U-6235 Puller Plate 1
1U-9895 Cross Block 1
B 8T-0455 Liner Projection Tool Group 1
NOTICE
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1. Clean the cylinder block bore with 8T-9011 Component Cleaner before you install the
cylinder liner.
2. Apply clean engine oil to the cylinder block bore. Do not apply the clean engine oil to the
top 50.0 mm (2.00 inch) of the cylinder block bore.
3. Install Tooling (A).
4. Install cylinder liner (1).
5. Press cylinder liner (1) into the cylinder block within 50.0 mm (2.00 inch) of the top of the
cylinder block.
Note: Cylinder liner (1) is a press fit to a distance of ±0.03 mm (±0.001 inch) from the top
of the cylinder block.
6. Apply 6V-1541 Quick Cure Primer to the exposed area of cylinder liner (1). Also apply 9S-
3265 Compound to the exposed area of cylinder liner (1).
7. Wipe off any excess compound from cylinder liner (1).
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8. Use Tooling (B) to check that cylinder liner (1) is 0.10 mm (0.004 inch) above the cylinder
block or below the cylinder block.
9. Immediately after you install a new cylinder liner, follow the recommendations below:
a. Do not operate the engine at full load.
b. Do not operate the engine at high speed.
c. Do not allow the engine to run at low idle for an extended period of time.
End By:
a. Install the piston cooling jets. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Piston Cooling Jets -
Install".
b. Install the pistons and connecting rods. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Piston and
Connecting Rods - Install".
c. Install the cylinder head. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Cylinder Head - Install".
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Piston Cooling Jets - Remove and Install
SMCS - 1331-010
Removal Procedure
Start By:
a. Remove the engine oil pan. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Engine Oil Pan - Remove
and Install".
NOTICE
NOTICE
containing fluids.
Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500, "Caterpillar Dealer Service
Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain
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Note: The naturally aspirated 3054 marine engine has one piston cooling jet that is located inside
the number one cylinder. The naturally aspirated 3056 marine engine is not equipped with piston
cooling jets.
1. Remove valve assembly (1) from piston cooling jet (2).
2. Remove piston cooling jet (2) from the cylinder block.
Note: The engine crankshaft may be rotated in order to access all of the piston cooling jets.
Note: Ensure that the ball moves freely within the valve assembly of the piston cooling jet.
Check that the tube of the piston cooling jet is not damaged.
3. Remove hollow dowel (3) from the cylinder block.
Note: Hollow dowel (3) is used to locate the piston cooling jet.
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4. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 for the removal of the remaining piston cooling jets.
NOTICE
1. Install piston cooling jet (2) to the cylinder block.
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Note: Ensure that piston cooling jet (2) is properly located on hollow dowel (3). Refer to the
Specifications Manual, "Piston Cooling Jet" for the correct procedure for the alignment of
the piston cooling jet.
2. Install valve assembly (1) into the piston cooling jet (2). Tighten the banjo bolt of the valve
assembly (1) to a torque of 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
3. Repeat Steps 1 through 2 for the installation of the remaining piston cooling jets.
End By:
a. Install the engine oil pan. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Engine Oil Pan - Remove
and Install".
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Pistons and Connecting Rods - Remove
SMCS - 1225-011
Removal Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools
A 8S-2269 Ridge Reamer 1
Start By:
A. Remove the cylinder head. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Cylinder Head -
Remove".
B. Remove the engine oil pump. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Engine Oil Pump -
Remove".
C. Remove the piston cooling jets. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Piston Cooling Jets -
Remove and Install".
NOTICE
1. Use Tooling (A) to remove the liner wear ridge from the inner surface of the cylinder liner.
2. Position the two pistons that are being removed at the bottom center position.
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3. Remove nuts (1) and the bolts.
4. Remove connecting rod caps (2) and the connecting rod bearings. Keep connecting rod caps
(2) and the connecting rod bearings together for installation.
5. Push pistons (3) and the connecting rods out of the top of cylinder block (4) .
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Pistons and Connecting Rods - Disassemble
SMCS - 1225-015
Disassembly Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools
A 1U-6683 Ring Expander 1
B 1P-1857 Retaining Ring Pliers 1
Start By:
a. Remove the pistons and the connecting rods. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Piston
and Connecting Rods - Remove".
NOTICE
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Typical example
1. Use Tooling (A) in order to remove three piston rings (1) from piston (2).
Typical example
2. Use Tooling (B) in order to remove retaining rings (3) that hold the piston pin in position.
3. Remove piston pin (4) from the piston.
Note: If the piston pin cannot be removed by hand, heat the piston to a temperature of
45 ± 5 °C (113 ± 9 °F). Do not use a torch to heat the piston.
4. Remove bearing (5) from connecting rod (6).
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5. Use a suitable press and a suitable adapter in order to remove piston pin bushing (7) from
connecting rod (6).
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