CRADLE 0065174 - Caterpillar

4. Push the piston and connecting rod upward until the piston rings clear the cylinder block. Remove the piston and connecting rod from the cylinder block.
Be careful when removing or installing connecting rods and pistons. Do not allow the rods to hit the bottom edge of the cylinder bores or crankshaft journals. Check the lower portion of the bores for burrs or scratches. Use crocus cloth to remove any burrs or scratches from bottom edge of the bores.
5. Keep the connecting rod bearing cap with its respective connecting rod and piston.6. Repeat Steps 2 through 5 for remaining pistons.Install Pistons
1. Rotate the crankshaft to position bearing journal of piston to be installed.2. Lubricate the crankshaft bearing journal, bore in cylinder block, piston, rings and connecting rod bearings with clean engine oil. 3. Using ring compressor (A), install the piston and connecting rod in cylinder with piston crescent toward vee of engine. Guide the lower end of connecting rod over the crankshaft journal to prevent damage to the crankshaft. 4. Install the connecting rod cap and lower half of connecting rod bearing so numbers correspond and appear on the same side. Tighten the retaining nuts to 65 5 lb. ft. (9,0 0,7 mkg).5. Repeat the above steps for remaining pistons.concluding steps: a) install oil panb) install cylinder head assemblies