FILTER GP- 5371180 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A 2P-5518 Bearing Tool 1 Start By:
Remove the engine oil pan. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Engine Oil Pan - Remove and Install".
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
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Remove crankshaft main bearing cap (1). Note: Remove No. 1 and No. 7 crankshaft main bearing caps (1) after No. 2 through No. 6 crankshaft main bearing caps have been installed.
Remove the lower half of crankshaft main bearing (2) from crankshaft main bearing cap (1).
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If the crankshaft is turned in the wrong direction, the tab of the crankshaft main bearing will be pushed between the crankshaft and the cylinder block. this can cause damage to either or both the crankshaft and the cylinder block.
Install Tooling (A) into the crankshaft journal.
Turn the crankshaft in order to remove the upper half of crankshaft main bearing (2). In order to get the tab out first, the crankshaft must be turned in the correct direction.
Check the condition of the crankshaft main bearings. Refer to the Guideline For Reusable Parts, SEBF8009, "Main and Connecting Rod Bearings".
Remove thrust plate (3).