GASKET KIT 1568206 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Start By:
Remove the suction pipe. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Engine Oil Pump - Remove" for the correct procedure.
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
Note: If all connecting rod bearings require replacement, the procedure can be carried out on two cylinders at the same time. The procedure can be carried out on the following pairs of cylinders. 1 with 4 and 2 with 3. Ensure that both pairs of the connecting rod bearings are installed before changing from one pair of cylinders to another pair of cylinders. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Connecting Rod Bearings - Install" for the correct procedure.
Illustration 1 g03337903Note: The connecting rod and the connecting rod cap should have matching numbers at Position (X). If necessary, make a temporary mark on connecting rod (1) and on connecting rod cap (5).
Rotate the crankshaft until the piston is at the bottom center position. Remove nuts (6) and remove connecting rod cap (5) from connecting rod (1).
Remove lower connecting rod bearing (4) from connecting rod cap (5).
Carefully push connecting rod (1) into the cylinder bore. Remove upper connecting rod bearing (3) from the connecting rod. Note: Use suitable tubing on the connecting rod bolts (2) in order to protect the crankshaft journals. The sharp edges of the connecting rod bolts could damage the crankshaft journals.