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Crankshaft Main Bearings - Remove

SMCS - 1203-011

Removal Procedure
Table 1

Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A 2P-5518 Bearing Tool 1

Start By:

A. Remove the engine oil pump. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Engine Oil Pump -
Remove".

NOTICE
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.

Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.

NOTICE
Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during
performance of inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting and repair
of the product. Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable containers
before opening any compartment or disassembling any component
containing fluids.

Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500, "Caterpillar Tools and Shop

Products Guide" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain
fluids on Caterpillar products.

Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.

1. Check the main bearing caps for identification of the location and check the direction of the
main bearing caps in relation to the cylinder block. The main bearing caps must be installed in
the original location and the original direction.

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2. Remove No. 2 through No. 6 main bearing caps (1). Remove the thrust plates from the No. 4
main bearing.

Note: Remove No. 1 and No. 7 main bearing caps (1) after No. 2 through No. 6 main bearing
caps have been installed.

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Note: If the crankshaft is turned in the wrong direction, the tab on the bearing will be pushed
between the crankshaft and the bearing area of the cylinder block. This can result in damage to
the cylinder block and/or the crankshaft. Turn the crankshaft so that the bearing tab is rotated
out of the crankshaft.

3. Remove the upper halves of the main bearings by putting Tooling (A) in oil hole (2) in the
crankshaft. Turn the crankshaft in the direction which will remove the upper halves of the
main bearings.

4. Remove the lower halves of the main bearings from the main bearing caps.

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