3176C and 3196 Marine Engines Caterpillar

Installation Procedure

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1. Apply 5P-3975 Rubber Lubricant to the new seal. Install new seal (6) in the machined groove on the cylinder liner.

Note: The word "FRONT" may be stamped on the crown of the pistons in some engines. Ensure that the word "FRONT" is toward the front of the engine when the piston is installed. The etched number on the connecting rod must be on the right side of the engine in the corresponding cylinder.

2. Lubricate the lower portion of the cylinder liner with clean engine oil. Ensure that the corresponding crankshaft throw is at bottom center. Position the cylinder liner and guide the connecting rod in place. Use Tool (B) to press the cylinder liner in place.

   Note: Refer to the Testing and Adjusting, "Cylinder Liner Projection" topic in order to check the cylinder liner projection.

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3. Install the upper half of connecting rod bearing (1) in connecting rod (3). Ensure that the bearing tab engages with the slot in the connecting rod. Lubricate the bearing surface with clean engine oil. Tap the piston with a soft hammer until the connecting rod bearing makes contact with the crankshaft.

4. Install connecting rod cap (4). Lubricate connecting rod cap bolts (2) with 4C-5593 Anti-Seize Compound. Install connecting rod cap bolts (2) .

5. Tighten the bolts to a torque of 130 ± 7 N·m (95 ± 5 lb ft).

6. Place an index mark on each bolt head. Tighten each bolt for an additional 60 ± 5 degrees (1/6 turn).

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1. Install the piston cooling jets.
2. Install the cylinder head.