3034 Engine for Caterpillar Built Machines Caterpillar

Removal Procedure

Start By:

1. Remove the cylinder head. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Cylinder Head - Remove".
2. Remove the lifters. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Lifter Group - Remove and Install".
3. Remove the engine oil pan. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Engine Oil Pan - Remove and Install".

Show/hide table



Illustration 1	g00699985

1. Remove bolt (1) from the cylinder block.

2. Remove oil suction tube (2) from the cylinder block.

Show/hide table



Illustration 2	g00778087

Note: Etch the cylinder number on each connecting rod and connecting rod cap before you remove the connecting rod and the piston from the cylinder block. The cylinder number should be etched on the same side of the connecting rod as the tab for the connecting rod bearings. The cylinder numbers will help locate the piston and connecting rod assemblies during assembly.

3. Remove nuts (4) that fasten the connecting rod bearing caps to the connecting rods.

4. Remove connecting rod bearing cap (5) from the connecting rod.

Show/hide table

NOTICE
Install short pieces of rubber hose over both connecting rod bolts in order to protect the crankshaft from the threaded portion of the connecting rod bolts.

5. Push the piston out of the top of the cylinder block.

   Note: Do Not remove the connecting rod bolt from the connecting rod.

   Note: Ensure that the following components are kept in the correct order for installation: pistons, connecting rods, connecting rod bearing caps and connecting rod bearings.