C7.1 Industrial Engine Finding Top Center Position for No. 1 Piston Caterpillar

Note: Either Tooling (A) can be used. Use the Tooling that is most suitable.

1. Remove the front cover. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Front Cover - Remove and Install".

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Illustration 1	g01907734
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Illustration 2	g01907735
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2. Use Tooling (A) in order to rotate the crankshaft until the Hole (X) in the camshaft gear (1) aligns with the hole in the front housing. Refer to illustration 1. Remove the plug (2) from the cylinder block. Install Tooling (C) into the Hole (Y) in the cylinder block. Use Tooling (C) in order to lock the crankshaft in the correct position.

   Note: Do not use excessive force to install Tooling (C) . Do not use Tooling (C) to hold the crankshaft during repairs.

3. Install Tooling (B) through the hole (X) in the camshaft gear (1) into the front housing. Use Tooling (B) in order to lock the camshaft in the correct position.