Pistons and Connecting Rods - Remove
Removal Procedure
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Required Tools     | |||
Tool     | Part Number     | Part Description     | Qty     |
A     | 8S-2269     | Ridge Reamer     | 1     |
Start By:
- Remove the cylinder head. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Cylinder Head - Remove".
- Remove the engine oil pan. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Engine Oil Pan - Remove and Install".
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NOTICE |
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Keep all parts clean from contaminants. Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life. |
- Use Tooling (A) to remove the carbon ridge from the top inside surface of the cylinders.
- Rotate the crankshaft in a clockwise direction until the pistons that are being removed are at the bottom center position.
- Inspect the connecting rod and connecting rod cap for the proper identification marks.
- Remove nuts (1) that hold connecting rod cap (2) to the connecting rod.
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Illustration 1 | g01001736 |
Note: The connecting rod and the connecting rod cap should have matching Numbers (X) on the side. Mark the connecting rod and the connecting rod cap, if necessary.
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Illustration 2 | g01033467 |
- Remove connecting rod cap (2) and the lower connecting rod bearing.
- Push the pistons and the connecting rods through the top of the cylinder block.
Note: Use tape or rubber tubing on the connecting rod bolts to protect the crankshaft journals from damage.
- Note that Mark (Y) on the top of the piston faces the front. Note that Mark (Y) and Number (X) are on the right side for the purpose of reassembly.
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Illustration 3 | g01033470 |
- Repeat Steps 1 through 7 in order to remove the remaining pistons and connecting rods.
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