MAT 1V2104 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A 1U-8221 Lifting Sling 2 Start By:
Remove the engine oil pump. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Engine Oil Pump - Remove" for the correct procedure.
Remove the front housing. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Housing (Front) - Remove" for the correct procedure.
Remove the crankshaft rear seal. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Crankshaft Rear Seal - Remove" for the correct procedure.
Remove the rocker shaft and pushrods. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Rocker Shaft and Pushrod - Remove" for the correct procedure.
If necessary, remove the cylinder head. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Cylinder Head - Remove" for the correct procedure.
If necessary, remove the pistons and connecting rods. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Pistons and Connecting Rods - Remove" for the correct procedure.
If the crankshaft has been reground or if the crankshaft has been replaced, the height of the piston above the cylinder block must be inspected. It is necessary to remove the cylinder head in order to inspect the height of the piston above the cylinder block.
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
The engine should be mounted on a suitable stand and placed in the inverted position.
If the cylinder head, the pistons and the connecting rods have not been removed already, remove the connecting rod bearings. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Connecting Rod Bearings - Remove" for the correct procedure.
Ensure that the main bearing caps are marked for the location and orientation.
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Remove bolts (1) and main bearing caps (2) from the cylinder block.
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Remove lower main bearing shells (3) from main bearing caps (2). Keep the lower main bearing shells with the respective main bearing caps. Note: The lower main bearing shells are plain bearings that have no oil holes.
Remove the two thrust washers from number six main bearing in the cylinder block.
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Attach Tooling (A) and a suitable lifting device to crankshaft (4). Lift crankshaft (4) out of the cylinder block. The weight of the crankshaft is approximately 61 kg (134.5 lb). Note: Do not damage any of the finished surfaces on the crankshaft. When the crankshaft is removed from the engine, the crankshaft must be supported on a suitable stand in order to prevent damage to the crankshaft timing ring.
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Remove upper main bearing shells (5) from the cylinder block. Keep the upper main bearing shells with the respective main bearing caps. Note: The upper main bearing shells have a groove and two oil holes.
If necessary, remove the crankshaft timing ring. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Crankshaft Timing Ring - Remove and Install" for the correct procedure.
If necessary, remove the crankshaft gear. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Crankshaft Gear - Remove and Install" for the correct procedure.