C15 and C18 Generator Set Engines Pistons and Connecting Rods - Disassemble Caterpillar


Pistons and Connecting Rods - Disassemble
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1.1. Disassembly Procedure

Disassembly Procedure

Table 1
Required Tools    
Tool     Part Number     Part Description     Qty    
A     6V-6192     Pliers     1    
B     7M-3978  (1)
7B-7974  (2)    
Piston Ring Expander Gp     1    
( 1 ) C15
( 2 ) C18

Start By:

  1. Remove the pistons and connecting rods. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Pistons and Connecting Rods - Remove".

Note: Mark the components of each piston and connecting rod assembly. The components must be reinstalled in the original location. Do not interchange components.


NOTICE

Keep all parts clean from contaminants.

Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.





    Illustration 1g01017728

  1. Remove connecting rod bearing (9) from connecting rod bearing cap (10) . Remove connecting rod bearing (9) from connecting rod (6) .

  1. Use Tooling (A) to remove pin retainer (5) from piston body assembly (4) .

  1. Remove connecting rod pin (8) and connecting rod (6) from piston body assembly (4) .

  1. Use Tooling (B) to remove piston rings (1) , (2) , and (3) from piston body assembly (4) .

  1. Do not remove bearing (7) from connecting rod (6) at this time.

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