SEAL-RING 2460612 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Start By:
Remove the engine oil pan. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Engine Oil Pan - Remove and Install".
Remove the engine oil pump. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Engine Oil Pump - Remove".
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
In order to remove the connecting rod caps, rotate the crankshaft in a clockwise direction until the piston is at the bottom center position.
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Inspect the connecting rod (5) and connecting rod cap (2) for the proper identification mark. The connecting rod and the connecting rod cap should have an etched Number (Y) on the side. The number should match the cylinder number. Mark the connecting rod and the connecting rod cap, if necessary.
Remove the setscrews (1) from the connecting rod (5). Remove the connecting rod cap (2). Remove the lower connecting rod bearing (3) from the connecting rod cap. Note: Do not reuse the setscrews (1). Use new setscrews in order to secure the connecting rod cap for reassembly.
Carefully push the connecting rod into the cylinder bore. Remove the upper connecting rod bearing (4) from the connecting rod. Note: Do not allow the connecting rod to contact the piston cooling jet.
Repeat Steps 1 through 4 for the remaining connecting rod bearings.