PLATE 9V9552 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools    
Tool     Part Number     Part Description     Qty    
A     2P-5518     Bearing Tool     1    Start By:
Remove the oil pan. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Engine Oil Pan - Remove and Install".
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
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Remove bolts (1) that hold crankshaft main bearing cap (2). Remove crankshaft main bearing cap (2) .
Remove the lower half of the crankshaft main bearing from crankshaft main bearing cap (2) .
If the crankshaft is turned in the wrong direction, the tab of the crankshaft main bearing will be pushed between the crankshaft and the cylinder block. this can cause damage to either or both the crankshaft and the cylinder block.
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Use the following steps in order to remove the upper half of crankshaft main bearings (3) :
Turn the crankshaft until Tooling (A) can be installed in the crankshaft journal. Install Tooling (A) .
Turn the crankshaft in order to remove the upper half of the crankshaft main bearing. In order to get the tab out first, the crankshaft must be turned in the correct direction.
Check the condition of the crankshaft main bearings. Refer to the Guideline For Reusable Parts, SEBF8009, "Main and Connecting Rod Bearings" or refer to the Guideline For Reusable Parts, SEBV0544, "Engine Bearings and Crankshafts".
Remove thrust plate (4) from the crankshaft.