TUBE AS 6K8853 - Caterpillar

Installation Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
B - Loctite Graphite-50 Anti-Seize Lubricant -
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
Illustration 1 g01029039Note: Install the connecting rod bearings dry when clearance checks are performed. Apply clean engine oil on the connecting rod bearings for final assembly.
Install a new lower half connecting rod bearing (3) in connecting rod bearing cap (2).
Install a new upper half connecting rod bearing in the connecting rod.
Pull the connecting rod onto the crankshaft.
Illustration 2 g01032923
Check the connecting rod bearing clearances. Follow Steps 5 and 6 for the correct installation procedures and tightening procedures for the connecting rod bearing caps when the clearance check is performed. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Bearing Clearance - Check".Bearing clearance (new bearings) ... 0.062 mm to 0.160 mm (0.0024 inch to 0.0063 inch)Maximum permissible bearing clearance (used bearings) ... 0.20 mm (0.008 inch)
Lubricate the threads of bolts (1) and underneath the head of bolts (1) with Tooling (B). Install connecting rod bearing cap (2) and bolts (1). Ensure that the number on the side of the connecting rod bearing cap is on the same side as the number on the connecting rod.
Tighten bolts (1), as follows:
Tighten the bolts to a torque of 90 8 N m (65 6 lb ft).
Put a mark on each bolt and on each connecting rod bearing cap.
Tighten each bolt for an extra 90 5 degrees (1/4 turn).
Repeat Steps 1 through 6 to install the remainder of the connecting rod bearings.End By:
Install the engine oil pump. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Engine Oil Pump - Install".