PISTON GP 8N0843 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A 8S-2241 Camshaft Bearing Tool Group 1
8S-8293 Extension 1
5P-1667 Tube 1 Start By:
Remove the flywheel housing. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Flywheel Housing - Remove".
Remove the camshaft. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Camshaft - Remove".
Remove the pistons and connecting rods. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Pistons and Connecting Rods - Remove".
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during performance of inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting and repair of the product. Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable containers before opening any compartment or disassembling any component containing fluids.Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500, "Caterpillar Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar products.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
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Remove the rear camshaft bearing with Tooling (A).
Remove the remainder of the camshaft bearings with Tooling (A) through the rear of the engine block. Start from the rear of the cylinder block and move toward the front.