CYLINDER ASSEM. 8J5714 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools    
Tool     Part Number     Part Description     Qty    
A     138-7575     Link Bracket     2    Start By:
Remove the front housing. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Housing (Front) - Remove".
Remove the flywheel housing. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Flywheel Housing - Remove".
Remove the engine oil pump. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Engine Oil Pump - Remove".
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
The joint between the connecting rod and the connecting rod cap is produced by fracturing. The connecting rod assembly must be handled with care in order to avoid damage to the mating surfaces. The connecting rod assembly must be replaced if any damage occurs to the mating surfaces. New connecting rod assemblies come with the connecting rod caps bolted on the connecting rod.Use only a soft faced hammer to tap the connecting rod cap when separating the connecting rod cap from the connecting rod.Failure to use a soft faced hammer may result in damage to the fractured surfaces of the connecting rod assembly.
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Rotate the crankshaft until connecting rod cap (4) is accessible.
Inspect the 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 that is toward the camshaft. The number should match the cylinder number. Mark the connecting rod and the connecting rod cap, if necessary.
Loosen connecting rod bolts (3). Remove the connecting rod bolts and connecting rod cap (4) .Note: This engine has fractured connecting rods. Fractured connecting rods must be handled with care. Use a soft faced hammer in order to tap the connecting rod cap, if necessary.Note: Do not place the fractured faces of the connecting rod cap on any surface. The connecting rod cap must be laid flat on the side in order to prevent damage to the fractured faces of the connecting rod cap.
Push the piston and the connecting rod away from the crankshaft.Note: Do not damage the fractured faces of the connecting rod. Place a suitable protective cap on the ends of the connecting rod in order to prevent damage to the fractured faces of the connecting rod.
Check the main bearing caps for identification of the location and check the direction of the main bearing caps in relation to the cylinder block. The main bearing caps must be installed in the original location and the original direction.
Remove bolts (1). Remove crankshaft main bearing caps (2) .
Remove the thrust plates from each side of the No. 6 upper main bearing. If necessary, move the crankshaft to the front or to the rear in order to loosen a tight thrust bearing.
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Attach Tooling (A) and a suitable lifting device to crankshaft (5). The weight of crankshaft (5) is approximately 68 kg (150 lb). Remove crankshaft (5) from the cylinder block.