BEST PRACTICE SERIES

3500 Engine Series

Camshaft Bearing
Installation Tool
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3500 Engine Series Camshaft Bearing Installation

Tool ...........................................................................0
1.0 Introduction ........................................................1
2.0 Best Practice Description ...................................1
3.0 Implementation Steps.........................................1
4.0 Benefits ..............................................................4
5.0 Resources Required...........................................4
6.0 Supporting Attachments / References................4
7.0 Related Best Practices .......................................5
8.0 Acknowledgements ............................................5

November 08
0608-4.4-1119
300 Hamilton Blvd., Ste. 300, Peoria, IL 61629-3810, U.S.A. catminer.com
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1.0 Introduction

This Best Practices is a fabricated tool to install camshaft bearing on Caterpillar 3500 series
engines. It can install one entire bank of bearings at the same time. It is adaptable to handle
3508, 3512, and 3516 engines.
The tool significantly reduces the time required to install camshaft bearings and improves
technician safety compared to other manual installation methods.

2.0 Best Practice Description

Tool installed in 3516. Tool segments and press.

3.0 Implementation Steps

The following are the drawings and cylinder specifications required to fabricate the tool.
Downloadable drawings can be found as attachments to this Best Practice.

THE INFORMATION HERON IS THE PROPERTY OF CATERPILLAR INC. AND/OR ITS SUBSIDIARIES. WITHOUT WRITTEN
PERMISSION, ANY COPYING, TRANSMITTAL TO OTHERS, AND ANY USE EXCEPT THAT FOR WHICH IT IS LOANED, IS PROHIBITED.

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PERMISSION, ANY COPYING, TRANSMITTAL TO OTHERS, AND ANY USE EXCEPT THAT FOR WHICH IT IS LOANED, IS PROHIBITED.

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THE INFORMATION HERON IS THE PROPERTY OF CATERPILLAR INC. AND/OR ITS SUBSIDIARIES. WITHOUT WRITTEN
PERMISSION, ANY COPYING, TRANSMITTAL TO OTHERS, AND ANY USE EXCEPT THAT FOR WHICH IT IS LOANED, IS PROHIBITED.

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4.0 Benefits

Reduces labor required to install camshaft bearings

Improves quality of installation.
Improves technician safety and ergonomics.

5.0 Resources Required

Machine shop to fabricate assemblies.

70,000 kPa (10,000 psi) hydraulic power supply for cylinder.

6.0 Supporting Attachments / References

Tool Drawings see attachments section of the PDF file

THE INFORMATION HERON IS THE PROPERTY OF CATERPILLAR INC. AND/OR ITS SUBSIDIARIES. WITHOUT WRITTEN
PERMISSION, ANY COPYING, TRANSMITTAL TO OTHERS, AND ANY USE EXCEPT THAT FOR WHICH IT IS LOANED, IS PROHIBITED.

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Although Caterpillar does not endorse this particular supplier, the submitting dealer has experience with the following products or
companies. We welcome additional supplier recommendations from our dealer network.

Atlas Machine and Supply, Inc.

7000 Global Drive.
Louisville , Ky. 40258
www.atlasmachine.com
Contact:
Dennis Hanna
VP/ General Manager
502-584-7262
drhanna@atlasmachine .com

7.0 Related Best Practices

None at this time

8.0 Acknowledgements

Special thanks to:

Aninu Mitacc
Ferreyros
CRC Quality, Safety and Continuous Improvement Manager

Mike Weddle
Whayne Supply Company
Michael_weddle@whayne.com

Please contact the Subject Matter Expert with any questions:

CGM Dale Brehm

6 Sigma Black Belt
Caterpillar Global Mining Product Support
Dale_brehm_e@cat.com
+1 309 675 6325

THE INFORMATION HERON IS THE PROPERTY OF CATERPILLAR INC. AND/OR ITS SUBSIDIARIES. WITHOUT WRITTEN
PERMISSION, ANY COPYING, TRANSMITTAL TO OTHERS, AND ANY USE EXCEPT THAT FOR WHICH IT IS LOANED, IS PROHIBITED.

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