FIGURE 4-64. Camshaft Gear Removal.

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FIGURE 4-63. Camshaft Inspection Areas.

TM-55-1905-223-24-1 Main Propulsion Engine for Landing Craft Utility (LCU) NSN 1905-01-154-1191 Manual

Demagnetize and clean the camshaft - continued

TM 55-1905-223-24-1

CAUTION

Do not use a heating torch when removing the camshaft gear. Damage to the camshaft could result.

g. Remove gear (1, FIG. 4-64) using a suitable hydraulic press. Remove shaft retaining plate (2)

from the shaft (3).

FIGURE 4-64. Camshaft Gear Removal.

NOTE

Camshaft keys are available in different sizes (amount of offset). The injection

timing is controlled by the amount of offset and by the direction of offset when

compared to the camshaft gear rotation. Check and record the direction of the

key offset when compared to the camshaft gear rotation (same or opposite).

Remove the camshaft key (1, FIG. 4-65) from the shaft (2). Clean the parts.

FIGURE 4-65. Camshaft Key Removal/Replacement.

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