Cummins N14 STC, Celect, Celect Plus – Service Manual 016-002   Engine Support Bracket, Front

• Use a hoist or lifting fixture to support the front of the engine.
• Remove the alternator drive belts. Refer to Procedure 013-005 in Section 13.
• Remove the vibration damper. Refer to Procedure 001-052 in Section 1.
• Remove the crankshaft pulley. Refer to Procedure 001-022 in Section 1.

Remove the two capscrews from the front engine mounts and the support bracket.

Raise the front of the engine with the hoist.

Remove the eight mounting capscrews and the front engine support bracket from the gear cover.

Remove the rubber engine mounts from the crossmember.

WARNING  When using a steam cleaner, wear safety glasses or a face shield, as well as protective clothing. Hot steam can cause serious personal injury.

WARNING  When using solvents, acids, or alkaline materials for cleaning, follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for use. Wear goggles and protective clothing to reduce the possibility of personal injury.

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Steam clean or use solvent to clean the components.

Dry the components with compressed air.

Inspect the engine mounts for cracks or deterioration.

Inspect the engine support bracket for cracks or other damage.

Inspect the capscrew threads for damage.

Install the rubber engine mounts into the crossmember.

Install the engine support bracket and the eight mounting capscrews.

Tighten the capscrews. 

Lower the front of the engine to the rubber engine mounts.

NOTE: The capscrew holes in the support bracket

must
be aligned with the capscrew holes in the engine mounts.

Install the two support bracket to engine mount capscrews, and tighten to the manufacturer’s specifications.

• Remove the hoist or lifting fixture used to support the front of the engine.
• Install the crankshaft pulley. Refer to Procedure 001-022 in Section 1.
• Install the vibration damper. Refer to Procedure 001-052 in Section 1.
• Install the alternator drive belts. Refer to Procedure 013-005 in Section 13.
• Operate the engine and check for proper operation.