GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2001 🢒 Catera 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 3.0L (L81) 🢒 Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal
  1. Rotate the crankshaft until the rod bearing cap bolts are accessible.

    2. Object Number: 346697 Size: MH
  2. Remove the rod bearing cap bolts.
  3. Remove the rod bearing cap.
  4. Remove the rod bearing cap insert.

    5. Object Number: 217374 Size: SH

    Important: Re-install the rod cap to the rod when the piston is removed from the engine block. The mating surfaces must be protected from damage.

    The rod and the cap are not interchangeable.

  5. Use a block of wood or use a soft material to drive each piston out of the block.