POWER TRAIN AR 5T4480 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Start By:
Remove the cylinder head.
Remove the engine oil pan.
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Place an identification mark on the connecting rod and connecting rod cap (2). The number should match the cylinder number. The bearing retainer notch should be on the right side.
Remove connecting rod cap (2). Remove the lower half of connecting rod bearing (1) from connecting rod cap (2).
Push the piston and connecting rod away from the crankshaft. Remove the upper half of the connecting rod bearing. Note: Careful handling is required for fractured connecting rods. Fractured faces for the connecting rod and connecting rod cap should not be placed on any surface. The connecting rod and the connecting rod cap should be placed on the sides in order to prevent damage. When possible, the connecting rod and the connecting rod cap should be bolted together in order to prevent damage.
Remove the piston and connecting rod from the cylinder block.