TM 9-2815-225-34&P
0042 00
0042 00-20
CYLINDER BLOCK COMPONENTS INSTALLATION (Contd)
FRONT GEAR COVER
NOTE
Perform step 1 for Big Cam I only.
1.
Remove three screws (4), lockwashers (18), and washers (17) from camshaft support (5).
NOTE
Perform step 2 for Big Cam III only.
2.
Remove three screws (4) from camshaft support (5).
3.
Remove camshaft support (5), shim pack (6), and seal (7) from gear cover (11).
CAUTION
All surfaces in contact with oil seals must be completely free of
oil. Oil on a Teflon seal will destroy its sealing properties.
4.
Coat new gasket (12) with high pressure lubricant and install on gear cover (11).
5.
Install gear cover (11) and gasket (12) on two dowels (13) and cylinder block (14).
NOTE
Perform step 6 for Big Cam I only.
6.
Install screw (8), new lockwasher (9), washer (10), screw (15), and nine screws (16) on gear cover
(11) and cylinder block (14). Tighten screws (16), (8), and (15) 45–55 lb-ft (61–75 N
•
m).
NOTE
Perform step 7 for Big Cam III only.
7.
Install three screws (8), screw (15), and nine screws (16) on gear cover (11) and cylinder block (14).
Tighten screws (8), (15), and (16) 45–55 lb-ft (61–75 N
•
m).
8.
Position front engine support (3) on gear cover (11).
NOTE
Perform step 9 for Big Cam I only.
9.
Install six screws (1), washers (2), two screws (20), and washers (19) on front engine support (3)
and gear cover (11). Tighten screws (1) and (20) 45–55 lb-ft (61–75 N
•
m).
NOTE
Perform step 10 for Big Cam III only.
10.
Install six screws (1), washers (2), and two screws (20) on front engine support (3) and gear
cover (11). Tighten screws (1) and (20) 45–55 lb-ft (61–75 N
•
m).
NOTE
Trim off excess gasket material so gasket is even with oil pan
mounting flange.
11.
Using straightedge and feeler gauge, check alignment of oil pan mounting flange on gear
cover (11) with oil pan mounting flange on cylinder block (14). Gear cover flange must be even
with front cylinder block flange within 0.004 in. (0.102 mm).