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Tools Required

J 22888-D Side Bearing Remover Kit

Removal Procedure

  1. Tilt the cab. Refer to Cab Tilting in General Information.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  3. Remove the glow plugs. Refer to Glow Plug Replacement in Engine Controls.
  4. Remove the valve rocker arm cover. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement .
  5. Rotate the engine to top dead center and align the timing marks on the camshaft.
  6. Remove the fuel injector harness assembly.
  7. Important: Do not remove the rocker arm shaft bracket bolts from the valve rocker arm shaft assembly.

  8. Remove the valve rocker arm shaft assembly. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm, Shaft, and Push Rod Replacement .

  9. Object Number: 736649  Size: SH
  10. Loosen the camshaft main bearing caps evenly starting from the outer nut moving to the inner nut.
  11. Remove the camshaft assembly with the gear.
  12. Using the J 22888-D on the gear, remove the camshaft gear.
  13. Important: If the camshaft and the gear are to be reused, inspect the camshaft for excessive wear and the camshaft gear for chipped or broken teeth.

  14. Measure the lobes and bearing surfaces of the camshaft for excessive wear.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 736649  Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  1. Install the camshaft gear bolt and gear to the camshaft.
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the camshaft gear bolt to 142 N·m (105 lb ft).


    Object Number: 736669  Size: MH
  3. Install the camshaft, bearing caps and bolts (1, 3) to the cylinder head.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the camshaft bearing cap bolts to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).

  5. Install the valve rocker arm shaft assembly. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm, Shaft, and Push Rod Replacement .
  6. Install the valve rocker arm cover. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement .
  7. Install the fuel injector harness assembly.
  8. Install the glow plugs. Refer to Glow Plug Replacement in Engine Controls.
  9. Connect the negative battery cable.
  10. Lower the cab.