C8.7 Marine Engine Caterpillar

Removal Procedure

Start By:

1. Remove cylinder head.
2. Remove oil pan.

Note: To prevent engine damage, do not alter or deface the fractured mating surfaces of connecting rod and cap. Do not reverse the connecting rod cap location.

Note: To prevent engine damage, do not push fractured surface of connecting rod.

Note: To prevent engine damage, keep the fractured mating surfaces of the connecting rod and cap clean and free of lint and debris. Do not allow the mating surfaces to rest on other surfaces. Do not bump the mating surfaces or drop the connecting rod or cap. Doing so could chip or mar the mating surfaces, causing incorrect mating of rod and cap.

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Illustration 1	g03852563

1. Remove connecting rod cap (2). Remove piston (1) .

   1. When removed, make sure matching connecting rod and connecting rod cap (2) stay together as a set. A cap from one connecting rod is not interchangeable with any other connecting rod.

Installation Procedure

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1. Use Tooling (A) to install pistons (1) and connecting rods end caps (2) in the reverse order of removal.

2. Tighten connecting rod bolts to a torque of 50 ± 2 N·m (37 ± 1 lb ft).

3. Place an index mark on each bolt head. Tighten each bolt for an additional 90 ± 5 degrees.