1996/12/09 Caterpillar

124-2946 Lifting Bracket Assembly Makes Rocker Arm Removal And Installation Easier{1123,0701}

Usage:

3406E Engines

Warranty: G

Features/Benefits

* Used to lift rocker arm assembly during removal and installation (keeps the assembly aligned)

* Fingers of lifting bracket fit through bolt holes in rocker arm shaft and firmly clamp assembly together

* Using the lifting bracket greatly decreases assembly time because valve and unit injector rocker arms are held in correct relation to one another (using lifting bracket allows the mechanic to have a free hand during assembly)

Illustration 1. 124-2946 Lifting Bracket Assembly

Illustration 2. Lifting Bracket Firmly Clamps Rocker Arm Assembly Together

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