CONTROL GP-HANDLE 2135117 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A 1U-8221 Lifting Sling 2 Start By:
Remove the engine oil pump.
Remove the front housing.
Remove the crankshaft rear seal.
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
The engine should be mounted on a suitable stand and placed in the inverted position.
If necessary, remove the cylinder head. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Cylinder Head - Remove" for the correct procedure.
If necessary, remove the pistons and connecting rods. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Pistons and Connecting Rods - Remove" for the correct procedure.
If the cylinder head, the pistons, and the connecting rods have not been removed already, remove the connecting rod bearings. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Connecting Rod Bearings - Remove" for the correct procedure.
Ensure that the main bearing caps are marked for the location and orientation.
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Remove bolts (1) from bridge piece (2). Remove bridge piece (2) from the cylinder block.
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Remove bolts (3) and main bearing caps (4).
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Remove lower main bearings shells (5) from main bearing caps (4). Keep lower main bearing shells (5) with the respective main bearing caps (4).Note: The lower main bearing shells are plain bearings that have no oil holes.
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From number six main bearing, remove two thrust washers (6) from the cylinder block. To remove thrust washers (6), rotate the crankshaft in the correct direction. If necessary, push the crankshaft toward the front of the engine while you rotate the crankshaft to aid removal. If necessary, push the crankshaft toward the rear of the engine while you rotate the crankshaft to aid removal.Note: The thrust washers have a locating tab at one end.
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Attach Tooling (A) and a suitable lifting device to crankshaft (7). The weight of crankshaft (7) is approximately 56 kg (123 lb). Lift crankshaft (7) out of the cylinder block.Note: Do not damage any of the finished surfaces on the crankshaft. when the crankshaft is removed from the engine, the crankshaft must be supported on a suitable stand to prevent damage to the crankshaft timing ring.
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Remove upper main bearing shells (8) from the cylinder block. Keep the upper main bearing shells with the respective main bearing caps.Note: The upper main bearing shells have a groove and two oil holes.
If necessary, remove the crankshaft gear. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Crankshaft Gear - Remove and Install" for the correct procedure.