RETAINER-SEAL 2160102 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools    
Tool     Part Number     Part Description     Qty    
A     8S-2269     Ridge Reamer     1    Start By:
Remove the cylinder head. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Cylinder Head - Remove".
Remove the engine oil pan and remove the oil strainer. 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.
If the engine is equipped with a balancer, remove the balancer. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Balancer - Remove".
Rotate the crankshaft until the piston that is being removed is at the bottom center position.
Use Tooling (A) to remove the carbon ridge from the top inside surface of the cylinder bore.
Illustration 1 g01352319
The connecting rod and the connecting rod cap have matching numbers (X) on the side. Note the location of the connecting rod for installation. If necessary, make a temporary mark on the connecting rod and the connecting rod cap in order to identify the cylinder number.
Remove nuts (2) .
Remove connecting rod cap (1) from the connecting rod.Note: Use tape or rubber tubing on the connecting rod bolts to protect the crankshaft journals from damage.
Carefully push the piston and the connecting rod assembly out of the cylinder bore. Lift the piston out of the top of the cylinder block.
Repeat Steps 2 through 7 in order to remove the remaining pistons and connecting rods.