LEVER 2P3980 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A 9S-9082 Engine Turning Tool 1 Start By:
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.
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Use Tooling (A) to rotate the crankshaft until the connecting rod is at the bottom center.
Inspect the connecting rod and connecting rod cap for the proper identification mark. The connecting rod and the connecting rod cap should have an etched number on the side. The number should match the cylinder number. Mark the connecting rod and the connecting rod cap, if necessary. Note: Do not stamp the connecting rod assembly. Stamping or punching the connecting rod assembly could cause the connecting rod to fracture.
Remove bolts (1) and connecting rod bearing cap (2) from the connecting rod.
Remove the lower half of the connecting rod bearing from the connecting rod bearing cap.
Push the connecting rod away from the crankshaft. Remove the upper half of the connecting rod bearing from the connecting rod.