Pistons and Connecting Rods - Remove
Removal Procedure
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| Tool | Part Number | Part Description | Qty |
| A | 8S-2269 | Ridge Reamer | 1 |
Start By:
- Remove the spacer plate. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Spacer Plate - Remove and Install" .
- Remove the engine oil pump. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Engine Oil Pump - Remove" .
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Keep all parts clean from contaminants. Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life. |
- Use tool (A) to remove the liner wear ridge from the inner surface of the cylinder liner.
- Turn the crankshaft until two of the pistons are at the bottom center. Remove connecting rod nuts (1) from the connecting rod. Remove connecting rod cap (2) . Put identification marks on the connecting rod and connecting rod cap. The identification marks must be on the bearing tab side for installation purposes.
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| Illustration 1 | g00483120 |
- After connecting rod cap (2) is removed, push connecting rod (3) away from the crankshaft until the piston rings are out of the cylinder liners. Remove the piston from the cylinder block.
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| Illustration 2 | g00483180 |
- Keep the connecting rods and connecting rod caps together. Put an identification mark on each piston in order to locate the piston in the cylinder block.
- Repeat Steps 1 through 4 for the remaining piston and connecting rods.
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