Cummins N14 STC, Celect, Celect Plus – Service Manual 001-007   Bearings, Thrust

Preparatory Steps

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 WARNING 

Some state and federal agencies have determined that used engine oil can be carcinogenic and cause reproductive toxicity. Avoid inhalation of vapors, ingestion, and prolonged contact with used engine oil. If not reused, dispose of in accordance with local environmental regulations.
 WARNING 

To reduce the possibility of personal injury, avoid direct contact of hot oil with your skin.

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Remove

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 CAUTION 

The main bearing caps are marked for position (1) on the camshaft side and the cylinder block identification (2) on the exhaust side. Mark any caps that are not marked before removing them from the cylinder block.

Remove the number 7 main bearing cap capscrews and washers.

NOTE: The number 7 main bearing cap has thrust bearings and dowel pins.

NOTE: The service tool listed below

must
be centered on the cap.

Use the main bearing cap puller, Part Number ST-1178, to remove the cap.

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Remove the thrust bearings from the number 7 cap.

Mark these bearings as the bottom front and the bottom rear thrust bearings.

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 CAUTION 

Do not damage the crankshaft when removing the thrust bearings.

Use a blunt tool to remove the upper thrust bearings.

Mark these bearings as the top front and the top rear thrust bearings.

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Inspect for Reuse

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Inspect the main cap and capscrews for damage.

Inspect the thrust bearings for nicks, scratches, or other damage.

NOTE: If the main bearings are damaged, inspect the crankshaft main bearing journals. If the crankshaft is damaged, the engine must
be removed for repair. Refer to Procedure 000-001 in Section 0.

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Install

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Use clean Lubriplate® 105, or equivalent, to lubricate the upper thrust bearings.

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 CAUTION 

The grooves must be toward the crankshaft. Incorrect thrust bearing installation will result in engine damage.

Install the upper thrust bearings in the number 7 main bearing saddle.

NOTE: Push the crankshaft toward the rear of the engine to install the front bearing and to the front of the engine to install the rear bearing.

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Use clean Lubriplate® 105, or equivalent, to lubricate the lower thrust bearings.

 CAUTION 

The grooves of the thrust bearing must be toward the crankshaft. The locating dowels must not protrude above the thrust bearing surface. Incorrect thrust bearing installation will result in engine damage.

Install the lower thrust bearings in the number 7 main bearing cap as illustrated.

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Use clean 15W-40 oil to lubricate the capscrew threads and the flat washers.

Drain the excess oil from the capscrews before installing them.

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 CAUTION 

The main bearing caps are marked for position (1) on the camshaft side and the cylinder block identification (2) on the exhaust side. The cylinder block identification number (3) is stamped on the pan rail on the camshaft side of the block. Install the caps in the correct position with the position number to the camshaft side and its part number toward the rear of the engine. Installation of main bearing caps into incorrect positions will result in severe engine damage.

Install the main bearing caps as follows:

Align the capscrew holes in the cap with the holes in the cylinder block. Make sure the ring dowel and the lower bearing shell are in position.

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Install the capscrews and the washers through the cap and into the cylinder block.

Hand tighten the capscrews two to three threads.

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NOTE: When hitting the cap, make sure the bearing shell and dowel ring do not
move.

Hit the cap with a rubber mallet to push it into the correct position.

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Tighten the capscrews on a main bearing cap to the following torque values:

Torque Value:

  1. 122 n.m   
    [90 ft-lb]
  2. 230 n.m   
    [170 ft-lb]
  3. 346 n.m   
    [255 ft-lb]
  4. Loosen both completed.
  5. 122 n.m   
    [90 ft-lb]
  6. 230 n.m   
    [170 ft-lb]
  7. 346 n.m   
    [255 ft-lb]

Replace the main bearing shells number 1 through number 6.

NOTE: Main bearings number 1 through number 6 do not
have thrust bearings.

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Measure the crankshaft end clearance. The end clearance specification for a new or reground crankshaft with new thrust bearings is 0.10 mm [0.004 in] to 0.45 mm [0.018 in].

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NOTE: Crankshafts that have been reground on the thrust bearing surfaces are marked for oversize thrust bearings on the rear crankshaft counter weight. If the crankshaft counter weight is marked, check the thrust ring part number to make sure the correct thrust ring size is used.

Example: F-.010 = Front 0.25 mm [0.010 in]

Example: R-.020 = Rear 0.51 mm [0.020 in]

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If the crankshaft end play is more than 0.56 mm [0.022 in], the crankshaft must be removed from the engine and repaired. Refer to the Alternative Repair Manual, Bulletin Number 3379035.

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Finishing Steps

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 WARNING 

Some state and federal agencies have determined that used engine oil can be carcinogenic and cause reproductive toxicity. Avoid inhalation of vapors, ingestion, and prolonged contact with used engine oil. If not reused, dispose of in accordance with local environmental regulations.
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To reduce the possibility of personal injury, avoid direct contact of hot oil with your skin.

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Last Modified:  05-Oct-2011