TM-9-2815-205-24

6V53/6V53T ENGINES, DIESEL WITH CONTAINERS; MODEL 5063-5299, MODEL 5063-5392, MODEL 5063-5393 AND MODEL 5063-539L

TECHNICAL MANUAL; FIELD AND SUSTAINMENT MAINTENANCE

FEBRUARY 2013

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REMOVAL

NOTE

To remove camshaft nuts with flywheel housing on engine, secure flywheel or

crankshaft to prevent camshaft gears from turning.

To remove camshaft nuts with flywheel housing removed, wedge a rag between

camshaft gears.

1.

Remove two nuts (Figure 1, Item 1) from front end of camshafts using 100–500 lb-ft torque wrench.

2.

Using two pry bars between pulley (Figure 1, Item 2) and front cover (Figure 1, Item 3), pry two pulleys

off shafts.

NOTE

Several front cover fastening bolts were removed during removal of clips, water

pump idler pulley assembly, solenoid bracket, and fan support bracket.

Quantity and length of bolts vary with engine model. Size and location of bolts for

each model is noted in Table 1 for installation.

3.

Remove all bolts (Figure 1, Item 6), lockwashers (Figure 1, Item 5), and flat washers (Figure 1, Item 4)

fastening upper front cover (Figure 1, Item 3) to cylinder block. Discard lockwashers.

4.

Using soft head hammer, tap front cover (Figure 1, Item 3) away from cylinder block. Remove front cover

and gasket (Figure 1, Item 9). Discard gasket.

5.

Remove two Woodruff keys (Figure 1, Item 7) and two oil seal spacers (Figure 1, Item 8) from camshafts.

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3

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5

4

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7

2

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Figure 1.

Upper Front Cover Removal.

END OF TASK

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