13212-RYE-A01 Honda BEARING B, CONNECTING ROD (BROWN) (TAIHO)

Start By:
Remove the inner cooler. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Inner Cooler - Remove and Install" in this manual.
Remove the counterweight. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Counterweight - Remove and Install" in this manual.
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Required Tools    
Tool     Part Number     Part Description     Qty    
(A)         .13 mm (.50 inch) Shackle     2    
At operating temperature, the hydraulic oil is hot and under pressure. Hot oils can cause burns.To prevent possible personal injury, release the pressure in the implement hydraulic circuit (boom, stick, bucket, and swing), travel circuits, and the hydraulic oil tank at the filler cap before any hydraulic lines or components are disconnected or removed.Remove the filler cap only when the engine is stopped and the filler cap is cool enough to touch.
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.
Release the pressure in the hydraulic system. Reference: Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Hydraulic System Pressure - Release" in this manual.Note: Put identification marks on all lines, on all hoses, on all wires and on all tubes for installation purposes. Plug all lines, all hoses and all tubes. This will help to prevent fluid loss and this will help to keep contaminants from entering the system.
Remove the drain plug from the hydraulic oil tank. Install the ecology drain valve in order to drain the oil from the hydraulic oil tank. Drain the oil into a suitable container for storage or disposal. The capacity of the hydraulic oil tank is 310 L (81.9 US gal).
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Remove two bolts and washers. Open the left rear access door.
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Remove eight bolts (2) and the washers. Remove two access panels (1) .Note: Oil will drain from the hose assembly for the hydraulic oil cooler. Position a pan under the hydraulic oil cooler before the hose assembly is disconnected. Collect the drain oil in the pan.
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Remove two bolts (4) in order to remove clamp (3) .
Remove two bolts (6) in order to remove valve assembly (5) .Note: Ether starting aid cylinder is not shown. Position the ether starting aid cylinder (If Equipped) to the side.
Remove electrical connector (7) from the clip.
Remove four bolts (9) and the washers.
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Remove four bolts (10) and the washers.
Put plugs in the ends of the hose assembly. Put caps on the hydraulic oil cooler. Plugs and caps prevent the loss of hydraulic oil and the contamination of the hydraulic system.
At operating temperature, the engine coolant is hot and under pressure.Steam can cause personal injury.Check the coolant level only after the engine has been stopped and the filler cap is cool enough to touch with the bare hand.Remove the filler cap slowly to relieve pressure.Cooling system conditioner contains alkali. Avoid contact with skin and eyes to prevent personal injury.
Drain the coolant from the cooling system into a suitable container for storage or disposal. The capacity of the cooling system is 95 L (25.1 US gal).
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Remove hose clamp (12). Remove this end of the lower radiator hose (11) .
Remove the fan and fan drive.Reference: Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Fan and Fan Drive - Remove" in this manual.
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Front view of the fan shroud
Remove bolts (14) and the washers. Remove the shroud assembly (13) .