PLATE-WEAR 1500359 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A 6V-9120 Socket(1) 1
(1) Tool (A) is a 46 mm socket.Start By:
Remove the engine oil pan. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Engine Oil Pan - Remove and Install".
Remove the oil supply tube. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Crankshaft - Remove".
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
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Use Tool (A) to rotate the crankshaft until two of the pistons are at the bottom center. Remove connecting rod nuts (1) from the connecting rod. Remove connecting rod cap (2) for one connecting rod.
Remove the lower half of the connecting rod bearing from connecting rod cap (2).
Remove the upper half of the connecting rod bearing from the connecting rod. Push the connecting rod away from the crankshaft, if necessary. Note: Use tape or rubber tubing on connecting rod bolts to protect the crankshaft journals. The sharp edges of the connecting rod bolts could damage the crankshaft journals.Note: Ensure that identification marks are on the connecting rod, the connecting rod cap and the connecting rod bearing. The identification marks must be on the bearing tab side for installation purposes.
Repeat Steps 1 through 3 for the remaining connecting rod bearings.