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 pump. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Engine Oil Pump - Remove".
- Remove the piston cooling jets. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Piston Cooling Jets - 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 liner wear ridge from the inner surface of the cylinder liner.
- Position the two pistons that are being removed at the bottom center position.
- Remove nuts (1) and the bolts.
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Illustration 1 | g00550548 |
- Remove connecting rod caps (2) and the connecting rod bearings. Keep connecting rod caps (2) and the connecting rod bearings together for installation.
- Push pistons (3) and the connecting rods out of the top of cylinder block (4) .
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Illustration 2 | g00550549 |
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