1/20/24, 10:54 AM SIS 2.

Crankshaft (SENR2808)

SMCS - 1202 SENR28080043

Remove Crankshaft
PIP
-
202 1046
4
07: 01/2 666
/ 4
5
SEN 4:30+ 0
© 2 R280 03:00
024 8
Cat
erp
illa
START BY:
rI nc.
a. remove flywheel housing

b. remove timing gear cover

c. remove oil pan plate

d. remove oil pump

NOTE: The procedure for crankshaft removal is the same on both 3304 and 3306 Engines. The
illustration in the procedure which follows is of a 3306 Engine.

1. Install the engine on tooling (A) with the crankshaft in a horizontal position and on top.

https://sis2.cat.com/#/print-preview/service/303a3d52-6521-4fa5-844c-0a0f63f7a645 1/8
1/20/24, 10:54 AM SIS 2.0

2. Turn the crankshaft until the timing mark "C" on crankshaft gear (1) is in alignment with the timing
mark "C" on camshaft gear (2) as shown in the inset.

3. Remove nuts (4), the connecting rod bolts and connecting rod caps (3) from the connecting rods.

NOTICE

If the piston and connecting rod assemblies are pushed down

too far in the cylinder liners, the piston can hit the fuel injection
nozzle or the intake exhaust valve which can cause damage to
the fuel injection nozzle or the piston.

NOTE: If the intake and exhaust valves are closed, it can be difficult to push the piston and
connecting rod assembly down in the cylinder liner.

4. Push the pistons that are not at top center down far enough to clear the crankshaft.

5. Remove main bearing cap bolts (5) and main bearing caps (6) from the engine.

6. Remove thrust bearings (7) from the rear main bearing.

https://sis2.cat.com/#/print-preview/service/303a3d52-6521-4fa5-844c-0a0f63f7a645 2/8
1/20/24, 10:54 AM SIS 2.0

7. Install tooling (B) on crankshaft (8) as shown and fasten a hoist to it. Lift the crankshaft straight
up from the cylinder block. The weight of the crankshaft for 3304 Engines is 65 kg (143 lb.). The
weight of the crankshaft for 3306 Engines is 95 kg (210 lb.).

8. Use tooling (C) and remove crankshaft gear (1) from the crankshaft.

NOTICE

If the bearings are to be removed, put identification marks on

them as to their location for installation purposes.

9. If necessary, remove the main bearings from the cylinder block and main bearing caps. If
necessary, remove the connecting rod bearings from the connecting rods and connecting rod caps.

Install Crankshaft

1. Put the engine in position on tooling (A).

https://sis2.cat.com/#/print-preview/service/303a3d52-6521-4fa5-844c-0a0f63f7a645 3/8
1/20/24, 10:54 AM SIS 2.0

If the crankshaft journals and bores for the block and rods were measured at disassembly and
found to be within specifications, no further checks are necessary. However, If the serviceman still
wants to measure the bearing clearances, Plastigage is recommended. Lead wire, shim stock or
use of a dial bore gauge can damage the bearing surface.

The serviceman must be very careful to use Plastigage correctly. The following points must be
remembered:

... Make sure that the backs of the bearings and the bores are clean and dry.

... Make sure that the bearing locking tabs are properly seated in their slots.

... The crankshaft must be free of oil where the Plastigage touches it.

... If the main bearing clearances are checked with the engine upright or on its side, the crankshaft
must be supported. Use a jack under an adjacent crankshaft counterweight and hold the crankshaft
against the crown of the bearing. If the crankshaft is not supported, the weight of the crankshaft will
cause incorrect readings.

... Put a piece of Plastigage on the crown of the bearing half that is in the cap. Do not allow the
Plastigage to extend over the edge of the bearing.
... Install the bearing cap using the correct torque-turn specifications. Do not use an impact wrench.
Be careful not to dislodge the bearing when the cap is installed.

... Do not turn the crankshaft with the Plastigage installed.

... Carefully remove the cap, but do not remove the Plastigage. Measure the width of the Plastigage
while it is in the bearing cap or on the crankshaft journal. Do this by using the correct scale on the
package. Record the measurements.
... Remove the Plastigage before reinstalling the cap.

When using Plastigage, the readings can sometimes be unclear. For example, all parts of the
Plastigage are not the same width. Measure the major widths to make sure that they are within the
specification range. Also, experience has shown that when checking clearances tighter than 0.10
mm (.004") the readings may be low by 0.013 to 0.025 mm (.0005 to .0010"). Out-of-round journals
can give faulty readings. Also, journal taper may be indicated when one end of the Plastigage is
wider than the other.

For complete details concerning measuring bearing clearances, see Engine Bearings And
Crankshafts, Form No. SEBD0531.

NOTE: Install the bearings dry when the clearance checks are made. Put clean engine oil on all the
bearings for final assembly.

https://sis2.cat.com/#/print-preview/service/303a3d52-6521-4fa5-844c-0a0f63f7a645 4/8
1/20/24, 10:54 AM SIS 2.0

NOTICE

Make sure the upper and lower halves of the main bearings are
installed so the bearing tabs fit into the notch in the cylinder
block and main bearing caps.

2. If the bearings were removed from the engine, clean the bearing surfaces in the cylinder block
and the connecting rods. Install the upper halves of connecting rod bearings (1) and main bearings
(2).

3. Heat crankshaft gear (3) to a maximum temperature of 316°C (600°F). Install the gear on the
crankshaft.

4. Install tooling (B) on the ends of the crankshaft and fasten a hoist to it.

5. Make an alignment of the connecting rods with the crankshaft. Make an alignment of the "C"
marks on crankshaft gear (3) and camshaft gear (4). When the connecting rods and the "C" marks
are in alignment, lower the crankshaft on to the main bearings and remove tooling (B).

6. Check the main bearing clearances with Plastigage (C) as follows:

a. Put a piece of Plastigage (C) in position as shown.

https://sis2.cat.com/#/print-preview/service/303a3d52-6521-4fa5-844c-0a0f63f7a645 5/8
1/20/24, 10:54 AM SIS 2.0

NOTICE

Make sure the part number on the main bearing cap is toward
the front of the engine and the number on the main bearing cap
is the same as the number on the cylinder block on the left side
of each main bearing cap.

NOTE: Do not turn the crankshaft when Plastigage (C) is in position.

b. Install main bearing cap (5). Put clean engine oil on the bolt threads and the face of the washers
and install the bolts. Tighten the bolts to a torque of 41 ± 4 N·m (30 ± 3 lb.ft.).

c. Put a mark on each bolt and main bearing cap; then tighten the bolts 90° ± 1.5° more.

d. Remove the main bearing caps. Remove Plastigage (C), and measure the thickness of the
Plastigage. The main bearing clearance must be 0.076 to 0.165 mm (.0030 to .0065 in.). The
maximum permissibe clearance with used bearings is 0.25 mm (.010 in.).

7. Put clean engine oil on thrust bearing (7) for the rear main bearing. Install the thrust bearing with
the identification "BLOCK SIDE" toward the cylinder block and the tabs on the thrust bearings in the
machined area in the cylinder block. Tabs (6) will not let the thrust bearings be installed backward.

8. Install main bearing caps (5), and tighten the bolts as in Steps 6b and 6c.

https://sis2.cat.com/#/print-preview/service/303a3d52-6521-4fa5-844c-0a0f63f7a645 6/8
1/20/24, 10:54 AM SIS 2.0

9. Check the crankshaft end play with tooling (D) as shown. The end play is controlled by the thrust
bearings on the rear main bearing. End Play with new bearings is 0.064 to 0.368 mm (.0025 to
.0145 in.). The maximum permissible end play with used bearings is 0.64 mm (.025 in.).

10. Pull the connecting rod and piston assemblies into position against the crankshaft.

NOTE: Install the connecting rod bearings dry when the clearance checks are made. Put clean
engine oil on the connecting rod bearings for final assembly.

11. Install lower half of the rod bearing (8) in the connecting rod cap with the tab in the back of the
connecting rod bearing in the tab groove of the connecting rod and cap.

NOTE: Do not turn the crankshaft when Plastigage (C) is in position.

12. Put Plastigage (C) in position on the crankshaft as shown to check the connecting rod bearing
clearance.

13. Put clean engine oil on the threads of the rod bolts and seat surfaces of the nuts.

NOTICE

When connecting rod caps are installed, make sure the number
on the side of the cap is next to and respective with the number
on the side of the connecting rod.

https://sis2.cat.com/#/print-preview/service/303a3d52-6521-4fa5-844c-0a0f63f7a645 7/8
1/20/24, 10:54 AM
202 1046 SIS 2.0

4
07: 01/2 666
/ 4
5
SEN 4:30+ 0
© 2 R280 03:00
024 8
14. Install connecting rod cap (9). Install the nuts. Tighten the nuts to a torque of 41 ± 4 N·m (30 ± 3

Cat
lb.ft.). Put a mark on each nut and the end of each bolt. Tighten the nuts 90° more. Remove the
connecting rod caps. Remove Plastigage (C), and measure the thickness of the Plastigage. The

erp
connecting rod clearance must be 0.076 to 0.168 mm (.0030 to .0066 in.) for new bearings. The

illa
maximum clearance with used bearings is 0.25 mm (0.010 in.).

r In
c
15. Install connecting rod cap (9) and tighten the nuts as in Step 14.

16. Do Steps 11 through 15 for the remainder of the rod bearings. .

END BY:

a. install flywheel housing

b. install timing gear cover

c. install oil pan plate

d. install oil pump

PIP-10464666
2024/01/20
07:54:24+03:00
SENR28080043
© 2024 Caterpillar Inc.

https://sis2.cat.com/#/print-preview/service/303a3d52-6521-4fa5-844c-0a0f63f7a645 8/8