PLATE-INSTRUCTION 2514309 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A(1) 9U-6198 Crankshaft Turning Tool 1
A(2) 9U-7336 Housing 1
5P-7305 Engine Turning Tool 1
B 8S-2269 Ridge Reamer 1
C 227-4390 E12 Torx Socket 1
(1) The Crankshaft Turning Tool is used on the front pulley.
(2) This Tool is used in the aperture for the electric starting motor.Start By:
Remove the cylinder head. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Cylinder Head - Remove" for the correct procedure.
Remove the piston cooling jets. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Piston Cooling Jets - Remove and Install" for the correct procedure. Note: Either Tooling (A) can be used. Use the Tooling that is most suitable.
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
Use Tooling (A) to rotate the crankshaft until the crank pin is at the bottom center position.
Use Tooling (B) to remove the carbon ridge from the top inside surface of the cylinder bore.
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The connecting rod and the connecting rod cap should have an etched number in Position (X) on the side. The number on the connecting rod and the connecting rod cap must match. Ensure that connecting rod (1) and connecting rod cap (2) are marked for the correct location. If necessary, make a temporary mark on the connecting rod and the connecting rod cap in order to identify the cylinder number. Note: Do not stamp the connecting rod assembly. Stamping or punching the connecting rod assembly could cause the connecting rod to fracture.
Use Tooling (C) to remove bolts (3). Remove connecting rod cap (2) from connecting rod (1).
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Carefully push piston (4) and the connecting rod out of the cylinder bore. Lift piston (4) out of the top of the cylinder block. Note: Do not push on the fracture split surfaces of the connecting rod as damage may result.
Repeat Step 1 through Step 5 for the remaining pistons and connecting rods. Note: Fracture split connecting rods should not be left without the connecting rod caps installed. Temporarily install connecting rod cap (2) and bolts (3) to connecting rod (1) when the assembly is out of the engine. Ensure that the etched number on connecting rod cap matches the etched number on connecting rod . Ensure the correct orientation of the connecting rod cap . The locating tab for the upper bearing shell and the lower bearing shell should be on the same side. Tighten bolts (3) to a torque of 20 N m (177 lb in).