Detroit Diesel EPA07, Workshop Manual

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EPA07/10 DD PLATFORM WORKSHOP MANUAL - ENGINE
7. Install Installation Cantilever tool (J-47487) onto idler gear number three.
8. Install two bolts into the spindle and idler gear No. 3; snug the bolts.
NOTE:
When idler gear No. 3 and timing tool J–47487 are installed to the gear case, timing tool
J–47487 should come off of the gear with ease. If the timing tool is not easily removed,
that is a indication that the gears are not timed.
9. Check the gear lash between idler gear No. 3 and idler gear No. 5.
10. Install a dial indicator onto gear case and position the stem to rest between the teeth on
large gear of idler gear No. 3; zero out the dial indicator.
11. Hold idler gear No. 5 with a screw driver to check gear lash.
12. The lash reading on the dial indicator should be 0.079 - 0.305 mm (0.003-0.012 in.).
13. When correct gear lash is established, torque idler gear No. 3 to 60–65 N·m (44-48 lb·ft).
14. Install the spindle and gear plate onto the idler gear number two.
15. Install the spindle, idler gear number two, and the gear plate onto the cylinder block.
Torque to 100 N·m (73 lb·ft).
16. Remove the air compressor to the cylinder block (if installed). Refer to section 41.2.
17. Install the thrust washers and spindle onto the idler gear number one.
All information subject to change without notice.
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