COMMON AR 3911550 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Start By:
Remove the engine oil pump. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Engine Oil Pump - Remove".
Remove the oil pan plate. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Engine Oil Pan Plate - Remove and Install".
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
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Turn the crankshaft until two of the pistons are at the bottom center. Remove connecting rod nuts (1) from the connecting rod. Remove connecting rod cap (2) for each connecting rod.Note: The connecting rod bolts can fall out of the connecting rods when the connecting rod nuts are removed.
Remove the lower half of the connecting rod bearing from connecting rod cap (2) .
Carefully push the connecting rod into the cylinder liner for bearing removal. Remove the upper half of the connecting rod bearing from the connecting rod.
Repeat Steps 1 through 3 for the remaining connecting rod bearings.