PANEL AS 7E3745 - Caterpillar

Piston Pin Bearings
Note: This procedure requires personnel with the correct training and the use of specialized equipment for machining.If the piston pin bearing requires replacement but the original connecting rod is not replaced, the following procedures must be performed:
Remove the piston pin bearing from the connecting rod. Install a new bearing in the connecting rod. The new bearing is partially finished. The new bearing must be bored off-center to the correct diameter. This off-center position is determined by the length of the connecting rod. Refer to table 1. The correct diameter of the bore in the piston pin bearing is given in Specifications , "Connecting Rod". Surface finish of the bored hole in the piston pin bearing ... Ra 0.8 micrometers
Machine the ends of the piston pin bearing to the correct length. Remove any sharp edges. Refer to Specifications, "Connecting Rod". Table 1 references the following information: Grade of letter of the connecting rod, the color code of the connecting rod and the length of the connecting rod.
Table 1
Specifications for the Connecting Rod
Grade Letter Color Code Length Of The Connecting Rod (CRL)
B Blue 161.107 to 161.140 mm (6.3428 to 6.3441 inch)