SHIM PACK 1562900 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A 9S-9082 Engine Turning Tool 1
B(1) 5P-3526 Piston Ring Compressor 1
B(2) 200-3914 Piston Ring Compressor 1
C 8T-3052 Degree Wheel 1
(1) For use with the C15 engine.
(2) For use with the C18 engine.Start By:
Remove the cylinder head.
Remove the engine oil pump.
Remove the piston cooling jets.
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
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Use Tooling (A) to rotate the crankshaft until the piston is at the bottom center.
Remove the carbon ridge from the top inside surface of the cylinder liner.
Inspect the connecting rod and connecting rod cap for the proper identification mark. The connecting rod and the connecting rod cap should have an etched number on the side. The number should match the cylinder number. Mark the connecting rod and the connecting rod cap, if necessary. Note: Do not stamp the connecting rod assembly. Stamping or punching the connecting rod assembly could cause the connecting rod to fracture.
Remove bolts (1) and connecting rod bearing cap (2). Push the connecting rod until the piston rings are out of the cylinder liner.
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Remove piston (3) and the connecting rod from the cylinder liner. Note: Be careful not to damage the cylinder liner or the crankshaft journal during the removal of the piston and