This document provides instructions for removing and installing inlet and exhaust valve springs on a 246C Skid Steer Loader with a 3044C engine. The removal procedure involves using special tools to compress the valve springs so the retainers and springs can be removed safely. Installation involves inspecting the springs and using the compressor tool to insert the springs and retainers. Proper safety precautions are outlined to avoid injury from the spring force. The process is also described for removing valves from a cylinder head removed from the engine.
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Configuration: 246C Skid Steer Loader JAY00001-UP (MACHINE) POWERED BY 3044C Engine
Disassembly and Assembly
C3.4 Engines for Caterpillar Built Machines
Media Number -KENR6941-04 Publication Date -01/03/2012 Date Updated -01/03/2012
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Inlet and Exhaust Valve Springs - Remove and Install -
Alternative Method
SMCS - 1108-010
Removal Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A 9U-6145 Air Connector (1)
1
B
-
Stud
(M12 x 1.75 by 380 mm)
1
9U-6144 Adapter As 1
6V-8149 Nut 1
5P-8245 Hard Washer 13
C
4C-8134 Seal Remover 1
1U-7600 Slide Hammer Puller Gp 1
D 8S-2263 Spring Tester 1
( 1 )
The 9U-6145 Air Connector is part of the 9U-6274 Compression Test Tool Gp. The 9U-6145 Air Connector can
be ordered separately.
Start By:
A. Remove the rocker shaft assembly. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Rocker Shaft and
Pushrod - Remove".
B. Remove the fuel injectors. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Fuel Injectors - Remove".
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3. NOTICE
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.
Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
Illustration 1 g01035126
1. Install Tooling (A). Install the bolt and bracket (2). Remove bolt (1) .
Note: Maintain air pressure in the cylinder that is being serviced until both of the valve
springs are removed and installed. Do not depress the valves during the removal or the
installation process. If the valves are depressed during the removal or the installation
process, air pressure will be lost and the valves may fall into the cylinder.
Illustration 2 g01035165
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4. Illustration 3 g01035176
Personal injury can result from being struck by parts propelled by a
released spring force.
Make sure to wear all necessary protective equipment.
Follow the recommended procedure and use all recommended tooling to
release the spring force.
NOTICE
Ensure that the valve spring is compressed squarely or damage to the
valve stem may occur.
2. Install Tooling (B). Use Tooling (B) to compress valve spring (3). Remove cap (4) and
retainers (5) .
3. Release the pressure from Tooling (B) and remove Tooling (B). Remove retainer (6) .
4. If necessary, use Tooling (C) to remove seal (7) .
5. Use Tooling (D) to check the valve spring force. Refer to Specifications, "Cylinder Head
Valves".
6. Repeat Steps 1 through 5 for the removal of the remaining valve springs.
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5. NOTICE
Do not turn the crankshaft while the valve springs are removed.
Installation Procedure
Table 2
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A 9U-6145 Air Connector (1)
1
B
-
Stud
(M12 x 1.75 by 380 mm)
1
9U-6144 Adapter As 1
6V-8149 Nut 1
5P-8245 Hard Washer 13
C 4C-6373 Seal Installer 1
( 1 )
The 9U-6145 Air Connector is part of the 9U-6274 Compression Test Tool Gp. The 9U-6145 Air Connector can
be ordered separately.
NOTICE
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.
Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
1. Keep Tooling (B) and an air hose attached in order to force air pressure into the cylinder.
This will hold the valves in position while the inlet and exhaust valve springs are installed.
Note: Maintain air pressure in the cylinder that is being serviced until both of the valve
springs are removed and installed. Do not depress the valves during the removal or the
installation process. If the valves are depressed during the removal or the installation
process, air pressure will be lost and the valves may fall into the cylinder.
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6. Illustration 4 g01035176
Illustration 5 g01035165
The valve spring keepers can be thrown from the valve when the valve
spring compressor is released. Ensure that the valve spring keepers are
properly installed on the valve stem. To help prevent personal injury,
keep away from the front of the valve spring keepers and valve springs
during the installation of the valves.
2. If necessary, use Tooling (C) to install seal (7) .
3. Position valve spring (3). Position retainer (6) on spring (3) .
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7. NOTICE
Ensure that the valve spring is compressed squarely or damage to the
valve stem may occur.
4. Install Tooling (B) and compress spring (3). Install retainers (5) and cap (4) .
5. Release the pressure and remove Tooling (B) .
6. Tap the top of the valve with a soft hammer in order to ensure that retainers (5) are properly
installed.
7. Repeat Steps 1 through 6 in order to install the remaining valve springs.
Illustration 6 g01035126
8. Remove the bolt and bracket (2). Remove Tooling (A) and install bolt (1). Tighten bolt (1)
to a torque of 118 NΒ·m (87 lb ft).
End By:
a. Install the fuel injectors. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Fuel Injectors - Install".
b. Install the rocker shaft assembly. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Rocker Shaft and
Pushrod - Install".
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Disassembly and Assembly
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Media Number -KENR6941-04 Publication Date -01/03/2012 Date Updated -01/03/2012
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Inlet and Exhaust Valve Springs - Remove and Install
SMCS - 1108-010
Removal Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A 9U-6195 Valve Spring Compressor 1
B 268-1969 Adapter 1
Start By:
A. Remove the rocker shaft assembly. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Rocker Shaft and
Pushrod - Remove".
Personal injury can result from being struck by parts propelled by a
released spring force.
Make sure to wear all necessary protective equipment.
Follow the recommended procedure and use all recommended tooling to
release the spring force.
NOTICE
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9. Keep all parts clean from contaminants.
Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
NOTICE
Plug the apertures for the push rods in the cylinder head in order to
prevent the entry of loose parts into the engine.
Note: The following procedure should be adopted in order to remove the valve springs when the
cylinder head is installed to the engine. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Inlet and Exhaust
Valves - Remove and Install" for the procedure to remove the valve springs from a cylinder head
that has been removed from the engine.
Note: Ensure that the appropriate piston is at the top center position before the valve spring is
removed. Failure to ensure that the piston is at the top center position may allow the valve to drop
into the cylinder bore.
Illustration 1 g01358696
Typical example
1. Follow Steps 1.a through 1.d in order to position the appropriate piston at top center.
a. Install Tooling (A) and (B) in position on the cylinder head in order to compress a
valve spring for the appropriate piston.
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10. b. Use Tooling (A) in order to compress valve spring (3) and open the valve slightly.
Note: Do not compress the spring so that the valve spring retainer (2) touches the
valve stem seal.
c. Carefully rotate the crankshaft until the piston touches the valve.
Note: Do not use excessive force to turn the crankshaft. The use of force can result in
bent valve stems.
d. Continue to rotate the crankshaft and gradually release the pressure on Tooling (A)
until the piston is at the top center position. The valve is now held in a position that
allows the valve spring to be safely removed.
NOTICE
Ensure that the valve spring is compressed squarely or damage to the
valve stem may occur.
2. Use Tooling (A) in order to compress valve spring (3). Remove valve keepers (1) .
Note: Do not compress the valve spring so that the valve spring retainer (2) touches the
valve stem seal.
3. Slowly release the pressure on Tooling (A) .
4. Remove valve spring retainer (2) and remove valve spring (3) .
NOTICE
Do not turn the crankshaft while the valve springs are removed.
Note: If all valve springs require replacement the procedure can be carried out on two
cylinders at the same time. The procedure can be carried out on the following pairs of
cylinders. 1 with 4 and 2 with 3. Ensure that all of the valve springs are installed before
changing from one pair of cylinders to another pair of cylinders.
5. Remove Tooling (A) and (B) .
Installation Procedure
Table 2
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
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11. A 9U-6195 Valve Spring Compressor 1
B 268-1969 Adapter 1
NOTICE
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.
Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
NOTICE
Do not turn the crankshaft while the valve springs are removed.
1. Inspect the valve springs for the correct length. Refer to Specifications, "Cylinder Head
Valves ".
Illustration 2 g01358696
Typical example
2. Install valve spring (3) onto the cylinder head. Position valve spring retainer (2) onto valve
spring (3) .
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12. Improper assembly of parts that are spring loaded can cause bodily
injury.
To prevent possible injury, follow the established assembly procedure
and wear protective equipment.
NOTICE
Ensure that the valve spring is compressed squarely or damage to the
valve stem may occur.
3. Install Tooling (A) and (B) in the appropriate position on the cylinder head in order to
compress the valve spring.
4. Apply sufficient pressure to Tooling (A) in order to install valve keepers (1) .
Note: Do not compress the spring so that valve spring retainer (2) touches the valve stem
seal.
Install the valve spring keepers.
5. Carefully release the pressure on Tooling (A) .
Note: Ensure that the valve keepers are correctly seated.
The valve spring keepers can be thrown from the valve when the valve
spring compressor is released. Ensure that the valve spring keepers are
properly installed on the valve stem. To help prevent personal injury,
keep away from the front of the valve spring keepers and valve springs
during the installation of the valves.
6. Remove Tooling (A). Ensure that all of the valves are secured in place by a valve spring and
valve keepers. Rotate the crankshaft through about 45 degrees in order to clear the piston
from the valve. Lightly strike the top of the valve with a soft hammer in order to ensure that
the valve keepers are properly installed.
End By: Install the rocker shaft assembly. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Rocker Shaft
and Pushrod - Install".
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Disassembly and Assembly
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Media Number -KENR6941-04 Publication Date -01/03/2012 Date Updated -01/03/2012
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Inlet and Exhaust Valves - Remove and Install
SMCS - 1105-010
Removal Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A 1P-3527 Valve Spring Compressor 1
B
4C-8134 Seal Remover 1
1U-7600 Slide Hammer Puller Gp 1
Start By:
A. Remove the cylinder head assembly. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Cylinder Head -
Remove".
NOTICE
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.
Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
1. Clean the bottom face of the cylinder head. Check the depth of the valves below the face of
the cylinder head before the valve springs are removed. Refer to Specifications, "Cylinder
Head Valves" for the correct dimensions.
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14. 2. Place a temporary identification mark on the heads of the valves in order to identify the
correct position.
Note: Do not stamp the heads of the valves. Stamping or punching the heads of the valves
could cause the valves to fracture.
Personal injury can result from being struck by parts propelled by a
released spring force.
Make sure to wear all necessary protective equipment.
Follow the recommended procedure and use all recommended tooling to
release the spring force.
NOTICE
Ensure that the valve spring is compressed squarely or damage to the
valve stem may occur.
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15. Illustration 1 g01333469
Typical example
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16. Illustration 2 g01333471
Typical example
3. Use Tooling (A) in order to compress the appropriate valve spring (3). Remove valve
keepers (1) .
Note: Do not compress the valve spring so that valve spring retainer (2) touches valve stem
seal (4) .
4. Remove Tooling (A) .
5. Remove valve spring retainer (2). Remove valve spring (3) .
6. Remove valve (5) .
7. Use Tooling (B) to remove valve stem seal (4) .
8. Repeat Steps 3 through 7 in order to remove the remaining inlet and exhaust valves.
Installation Procedure
Table 2
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
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17. A 1P-3527 Valve Spring Compressor 1
C
4C-6373 Seal Installer 1
4C-6366 Valve Guide Driver 1
NOTICE
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.
Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
1. Clean all components of the cylinder head assembly. Ensure that all ports, all coolant
passages and all lubrication passages in the cylinder head are free from debris. Follow Steps
1.a through 1.e in order to inspect the components of the cylinder head assembly. Replace
any components that are worn or damaged.
a. Inspect the cylinder head for wear and for damage. Refer to Systems Operation,
Testing and Adjusting, "Cylinder Head Inspect".
b. Inspect the valve seats for wear and for damage. Refer to Specifications, "Cylinder
Head Valves" for further information.
c. Inspect the valve guides for wear and for damage. Refer to Specifications, "Cylinder
Head Valves" and Systems Operation, Testing and Adjusting, "Valve Guide -
Inspect" for further information.
d. Inspect the valves for wear and for damage. Refer to Specifications, "Cylinder Head
Valves".
e. Inspect the valve springs for the correct length. Refer to Specifications, "Cylinder
Head Valves".
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18. Illustration 3 g01333472
Typical example
2. Use Tooling (C) to install new valve stem seals (4) onto each of the valve guides.
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19. Illustration 4 g01333471
Typical example
3. Lubricate the stem of valve (5) with clean engine oil. Install valve (5) in the appropriate
position in the cylinder head. Check the depth of the valve below the face of the cylinder
head. Refer to Systems Operation, Testing and Adjusting, "Valve Depth - Inspect" for more
information.
4. Install valve spring (3) to the cylinder head. Position valve spring retainer (2) onto valve
spring (3) .
Personal injury can result from being struck by parts propelled by a
released spring force.
Make sure to wear all necessary protective equipment.
Follow the recommended procedure and use all recommended tooling to
release the spring force.
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21. NOTICE
Ensure that the valve spring is compressed squarely or damage to the
valve stem may occur.
Illustration 5 g01333469
Typical example
5. Use Tooling (A) in order to compress valve spring (3). Install valve keepers (1) .
Note: Do not compress the spring so that valve spring retainer (2) touches valve stem seal
(4) .
The valve spring keepers can be thrown from the valve when the valve
spring compressor is released. Ensure that the valve spring keepers are
properly installed on the valve stem. To help prevent personal injury,
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22. keep away from the front of the valve spring keepers and valve springs
during the installation of the valves.
6. Remove Tooling (A) .
7. Repeat Steps 3 to 6 for the remaining valves.
8. Place the cylinder head on a suitable support. Ensure that the heads of the valves are not
obstructed. Gently strike the top of the valves with a soft hammer in order to ensure that
valve keepers (1) are properly installed.
End By: Install the cylinder head assembly. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Cylinder Head
- Install".
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Configuration: 246C Skid Steer Loader JAY00001-UP (MACHINE) POWERED BY 3044C Engine
Disassembly and Assembly
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Media Number -KENR6941-04 Publication Date -01/03/2012 Date Updated -01/03/2012
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Inlet and Exhaust Valve Guides - Remove and Install
SMCS - 1104-010
Removal Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A 4C-6366 Valve Guide Driver 1
Start By:
A. Remove the inlet and exhaust valves and remove the valve stem seals. Refer to Disassembly
and Assembly, "Inlet and Exhaust Valves - Remove and Install".
NOTICE
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.
Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
Note: When new valve guides are installed, new valves and new valve seat inserts should be
installed.
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24. Illustration 1 g01369083
Typical example
1. Use Tooling (A) and a suitable press in order to remove valve guides (1) from the cylinder
head. Refer to Illustration 1.
2. Remove the valve seat inserts. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Inlet and Exhaust
Valve Seat Inserts - Remove and Install".
Installation Procedure
Table 2
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A 4C-6366 Valve Guide Driver 1
B 4C-6370 Valve Guide Collar 1
C 157-3720 Valve Seat Cutter 1
NOTICE
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.
Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
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