BRACKET 2G8785 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A 279-3473 Barring and Mounting Gp 1
329-3831(1) Barring Tool 1
B 274-5875(2) Connecting Rod Guide 2
418-1340(3) Guide 2
339-6503 Guide Bolt 2
C 369-4008 Piston Support 1
D 222-3117 Brake Cleaner 1
(1) Optional
(2) Use for engine serial numbers 1-999 (type 1)
(3) Use for engine serial numbers 1000-99999 (type 2)Start By:a. Remove the electronic unit injector.
Drain the engine oil into a suitable container for storage or for disposal. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Engine Oil and Filter - Change".
Drain the coolant from the cooling system into a suitable container for storage or for disposal. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Cooling System Coolant (ELC) - Change".
If necessary, remove components for access to the side covers. Remove the panel, the starting motor, the fuel pump, the oil cooler, the oil pump, and the alternator.
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Remove bolts (1). Remove side cover (2).
Use Tooling (A) to turn the flywheel to access the connecting rod cap that will be removed.
Illustration 2 g03406166Note: Inspect and carefully handle the fractured connecting rod and the connecting rod cap for the proper identification mark. The connecting rod and the connecting rod cap should have an etched number on the side. Clean with Tooling (D) if the etching is hard to view. The number should match the cylinder number. Mark the connecting rod and the connecting rod cap, if necessary. Improper handling of the fractured connecting rods and the connecting rod caps can cause misalignment during assembly. The connecting rod caps should be placed on the side to prevent damage.
Remove bolts (3) and spacers (4). Remove connecting rod caps (5).
Illustration 3 g03406257Note: Notice the location of the tabs when the connecting rod bearings are removed from the ODD and EVEN connecting rod caps.
Remove the lower half of connecting rod bearing (6) from connecting rod cap (5).
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If necessary, rotate the crankshaft to install Tooling (B).
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Install Tooling (C) to hold the pistons in place.
Use the adjusting nut to raise the pistons until the connecting rod is above the crankshaft journal. Remove Tooling (B) that is not against the crankshaft journal. Remove the upper half of the connecting rod bearing.
Push the connecting rod into position and remove the rest of Tooling (B). The connecting rod should swing over the crankshaft journal. Check to avoid contact between the connecting rod and the connecting rod journal.Installation Procedure
Table 2
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A 279-3473 Barring and Mounting Gp 1
329-3831(1) Barring Tool 1
B 274-5875(2) Connecting Rod Guide 2
418-1340(3) Guide 2