STOP 8J8730 - 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 pump. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Engine Oil Pump - Remove".
Remove the piston cooling jets. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Piston Cooling Jets - Remove and Install".
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
Use Tooling (A) in order to remove the carbon ridge from the top inside surface of the cylinder block.
Rotate the crankshaft until the pistons that are being removed are at the bottom center position.
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Remove bolts (1). Note: Do Not reuse bolts (1). Use new bolts in order to secure the connecting rod cap for reassembly.
Remove connecting rod cap (2) and the connecting rod bearing. Note: 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.
Put a temporary identification mark on the top of the piston in order to indicate the cylinder number that is shown on the connecting rod. Put the temporary mark on the same side as the mark that is on the connecting rods in order to ensure correct assembly of the piston and the connecting rod. Note: Do Not etch the top surface of the piston. Do Not allow scratches or stamped markings in the top surface of the piston.
Push the pistons and the connecting rods through the top of the cylinder block.
Repeat Steps 2 through 6 in order to remove the remaining pistons and connecting rods.