C7 Engines for Caterpillar Built Machines Pistons and Connecting Rods - Remove Caterpillar

Removal Procedure

Start By:

1. Remove the cylinder head. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Cylinder Head - Remove".

2. Remove the engine oil pump. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Engine Oil Pump - Remove".

3. Remove the piston cooling jets. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Piston Cooling Jets - Remove and Install".

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1. Turn the crankshaft until the connecting rod caps are at the bottom center.

2. Place a identification mark on the connecting rod and connecting rod cap (2). The number should match the cylinder number.

3. Remove bolts (1) and connecting rod cap (2).
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4. Remove the lower half of connecting rod bearing (4) from connecting rod cap (2).

5. Push the piston and the connecting rod away from the crankshaft. Remove the upper half of connecting rod bearing (4) from connecting rod (3).

6. Remove the piston and connecting rod (3) from the cylinder block.