3406E and 3456 Industrial Engines Caterpillar

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The following steps are for installing the cylinder liner into the cylinder block. Refer to Special Instruction, REHS0272 for more information.

1. Apply 5P-3975 Rubber Lubricant on the cylinder block liner bore surfaces and on the rubber seals on the lower part of the cylinder liner.

2. Put the filler band completely in clean engine oil for a moment.

3. Install filler band (3) in the groove under the liner flange without delay.

4. Install the liner in the bore immediately, before the filler band expands.

(1) New cylinder liner bore ... 139.685 ± 0.025 mm (5.4994 ± 0.0010 inch)

(2) Thickness of cylinder liner flange ... 8.890 ± 0.020 mm (0.3500 ± 0.0008 inch)

Minimum recommended thickness of the cylinder liner flange ... 8.870 mm (0.3492 inch)

(3) Filler band

Note: Refer to Guideline for Reusable Parts, SEBF8068.