8E4198 BIT-END Caterpillar parts 854G, 854K, D10N, D10R, D10T BIT

Alternative (cross code) number:

CA8E4198
8E-4198
8E4198

Weight: 170 pounds 77 kg

Removal Procedure
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened
component life.
Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during performance of inspection,
maintenance, testing, adjusting and repair of the product. Be prepared to collect the fluid with
suitable containers before opening any compartment or disassembling any component containing
fluids.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
If the engine is equipped with a cover for the fuel injectors, remove the cover for the fuel injectors.
Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Fuel Injector Cover - Remove and Install".
If the engine is equipped with a heat shield, remove the heat shield.
Illustration 1 g01368184
Typical example
Remove breather tube (2) from valve mechanism cover (1). Refer to Disassembly and Assembly,
"Crankcase Breather - Remove and Install".
Loosen captive bolts (3). Remove valve mechanism cover (1).
Remove captive bolts (3) and remove joint (4) (not shown) from valve mechanism cover (1).
Installation Procedure
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Typical example
Thoroughly clean valve mechanism cover (1). Ensure that the groove for the joint in the valve
mechanism cover is clean and dry. Ensure that the mating surface on the cylinder head is clean and
dry.
Check the condition of captive bolts (3). If necessary, replace the captive bolts.
Install a new joint (4) to valve mechanism cover (1). Ensure that the joint is seated correctly in the
groove in the valve mechanism cover.
Install captive bolts (3) to valve mechanism cover (1).
Position valve mechanism cover (1) onto the cylinder head.
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Sequence for tightening the captive bolts
Tighten the captive bolts for the valve mechanism cover in the sequence that is shown in Illustration
3. Tighten the captive bolts to a torque of 9 N m (80 lb in).
Install breather tube (3) to valve mechanism cover (1). Refer to Disassembly and Assembly,
"Crankcase Breather - Remove and Install".
If the engine is equipped with a heat shield, install the heat shield.
If the engine is equipped with a cover for the fuel injectors, install the cover for the fuel injectors.
Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Fuel Injector Cover - Remove and Install".