

The Caterpillar Wheel Loader 980F is a robust and versatile piece of heavy machinery designed for efficient material handling in various industrial applications. Known for its powerful performance and durability, the 980F is ideal for construction, mining, and landscaping tasks, ensuring productivity and reliability on the job site.
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Tensioning Guide
Belt-diagram
C-120 pulleys
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Daily Electrical System Inspection
Replace Roller and Pulley
Install Engine B-120
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Caterpillar Wheel Loader 980F
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Timing Gears & Plate Removal and Installation
Start By:
Remove timing gear cover
Remove fuel injection pump housing and governor
Removal Steps:
Remove four bolts (2), plate (3) and idler gear (1)
Use Tool (A) to remove camshaft gear (4)
NOTICE: Do not turn the crankshaft with the camshaft gear removed. Damage can be caused to the pistons and valves or both.
Remove bolts (5) that hold timing gear plate (6) to the cylinder block
Remove timing gear plate (6)
Camshaft Removal and Installation
Start By:
Remove timing gear cover
Remove valve lifters
Turn the engine to top center compression stroke for the No. 1 piston.
Remove four bolts (2) and plate (1) that hold the idler gear in place.
Remove idler gear (3).
Remove two bolts (4) and retainer (5) that holds the camshaft to the cylinder block.
Carefully remove the camshaft assembly from the cylinder block.
Remove camshaft gear (6) from the camshaft with tooling (A).
Timing Gear Cover Removal and Installation
Start By:
a. remove water pump
b. remove governor and fuel pump drive
c. remove oil pan
d. remove crankshaft front seal and wear sleeve
e. remove engine front support
1. Remove governor and fuel pump drive covers to timing gear cover bolts (1).
2. Remove two fuel injection pump housing to timing gear cover bolts (2) and two plates to cover bolts (3).
3. Remove the five timing gear covers to cylinder block bolts and remove timing gear cover (4).
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Hydraulic Puller Group
1P0820
Plate
1P0474
Nut
1B4207
Puller Assembly
1P2321
Step Plate
8B7561
Hydraulic Puller Group
1P0820
Plate
1P0474
Nut
1B4207
Puller Assembly
1P2321
Step Plate
8B7561
Hydraulic Puller Group
1P0820
Plate
1P0474
Nut
1B4207
Puller Assembly
1P2321
Step Plate
8B7561
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