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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ASSEMBLY

NOTE

Use same procedure for left and right camshaft.

1.

Coat new headless straight pins (Figure 8, Item 29) with sealing compound and press into ends of camshaft

(Figure 8, Item 26) to a depth of 1.940 inches (49.28 mm).

CAUTION

Camshafts improperly installed may cause severe engine damage.

NOTE

Camshafts are stamped at ends for location. Camshaft marked “RH-R BANK" goes in right

side, and camshaft marked “RH-L BANK" goes in left side. Install camshafts with markings

at rear of engine.

2.

Install spacer sleeve (Figure 8, Item 27) and Woodruff key (Figure 8, Item 23) to rear of

camshaft (Figure 8, Item 26).

3.

Lubricate spacer plate (Figure 8, Item 18) with engine oil and place over spacer sleeve (Figure 8, Item 27).

1.940 in.

(49.28 mm)

23

26

27

18

26

29

MAINT_346

Figure 8.

Camshaft Assembly.

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