C13 Engine Caterpillar

Disassembly Procedure

Start By:

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

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1. Use Tooling (A) in order to remove piston rings (1) from piston (2).

2. Remove retaining ring (3).

   Note: Careful handling is required for fractured connecting rods. Fractured faces for the connecting rod and connecting rod cap should not be placed on any surface. The connecting rod and the connecting rod cap should be placed on the sides in order to prevent damage. When possible, the connecting rod and the connecting rod cap should be bolted together in order to prevent damage.

3. Remove piston pin (6) and piston (2) from connecting rod (5).
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   NOTICE
   The connecting rod must be heated for the installation of the piston pin bearing. Do not use a torch.

4. Raise the temperature of connecting rod (5) in the indicated Area (X). The maximum distance of Area (X) is 85.0 mm (3.35 inch).

5. Use Tooling (B) in order to remove old bearing (4) and install new bearing (4) at the same time. Refer to Specifications, "Connecting Rod".