DUCT-AIR 2483231 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A 9S-9082 Engine Turning Tool 1 Start By:
Remove the cylinder head. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Cylinder Head - Remove".
Remove the engine oil pump. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Engine Oil Pump - Remove".
Remove the piston cooling jets. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Piston Cooling Jets - Remove and Install".
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
Remove the carbon ridge from the top inside surface of the cylinder liner.
Use Tooling (A) and turn the crankshaft until two pistons are at the bottom center.
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Remove bolts (1) and the bearing caps. Push the connecting rods and pistons until the piston rings are out of the cylinder liners. Note: Be careful not to damage the cylinder liners and/or the crankshaft journals during the removal of the pistons and the connecting rods.
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Remove pistons (2) and connecting rods from the cylinder liners.
Repeat Steps 1 through 4 in order to remove the remainder of the pistons and connecting rods.