3116 On Highway Engines Caterpillar

Disassembly Procedure

Start By:

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

Note: For information on reusability of the pistons, refer to the following list.

• Guideline For Reusable Parts And Salvage Operations, SEBF8049, "Pistons"

• Guideline For Reusable Parts And Salvage Operations, SEBF8228, "Procedure to Clean and Inspect One and Two-Piece Pistons in 3114/3116 Engines"

• Guideline For Reusable Parts And Salvage Operations, SEBF8290, "Visual Inspection of Two-Piece Pistons"

Note: For information on reusability of the connecting rods, refer to the following list.

• Guideline For Reusable Parts And Salvage Operations, SEBF8206, "Specificatios for Connecting Rods on 3116 Engines"

• Guideline For Reusable Parts And Salvage Operations, SEBF8063, "Visual Inspection of Connecting Rods"

• Guideline For Reusable Parts And Salvage Operations, SEBF8064, "Salvage of Non-Serrated Connecting Rods"

Note: For information on reusability of the piston pins, refer to the following list.

• Guideline For Reusable Parts And Salvage Operations, SEBF8051, "Piston Pins and Retaining Rings"

• Guideline For Reusable Parts And Salvage Operations, SEBF8303, "Procedure to Inspect Piston Pins"

Note: For information on reusability of the rod eye bushing, refer to the following list.

• Guideline For Reusable Parts And Salvage Operations, SEBF8242, "Verification of Connecting Rod Eye Bushing Retention Using 5P-8639 Connecting Rod Bushing Press Group"

• Guideline For Reusable Parts And Salvage Operations, SEBF8274, "Using Rod Eye Bushing Installation and Removal Tools"

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Illustration 1	g00610426

1. Retaining ring (2) holds piston pin (4) in piston (1) .

2. Use Tool (B) to remove retaining ring (2) .

3. Remove piston pin (4) and separate piston (1) from connecting rod (3) .

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Illustration 2	g00610428

4. Use Tool (A) to remove piston ring (5) .