SUPPORT GP-RADIATOR 2312316 - Caterpillar

Remove carbon accumulation from the cylinders before the pistons are removed.
Note: Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "General Information (Reference Material)" for more information.
Remove the crankcase covers from the cylinder block.
Clean the carbon ridge from the top of the cylinder liner.
Remove the cylinder liner sleeve. Ensure that the cylinder liner sleeve is clean prior to installation.
Illustration 1 g03374720Note: Use the barring group in order to turn the crankshaft until nuts (2) that hold connecting rod cap (1) can be reached. Be sure that these nuts can be reached after the piston moves upward. Refer to Systems Operation, "Manual Barring Group".
Turn the crankshaft until nuts (2) that hold connecting rod cap (1) can be reached. Loosen nuts (2) that hold connecting rod cap (1). Do not remove nuts (2) at this time. Turn the crankshaft until the piston is at the TOP CENTER position.
Position Tooling (F) under connecting rod cap (1). Tooling (F) will span the engine to the openings of the inspection covers on the opposite side.