Removing The Connecting Rods And Pistons - Yamaha FZ6-SS 2004 Service Manual

CONNECTING RODS AND PISTONS
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REMOVING THE CONNECTING RODS AND
PISTONS
The following procedure applies to all of the
connecting rods and pistons.
1. Remove:
S connecting rod cap 1
S big end bearings
NOTE:
Identify the position of each big end bearing so
that it can be reinstalled in its original place.
2. Remove:
S piston pin clips 1
S piston pin 2
S piston 3
CAUTION:
Do not use a hammer to drive the piston pin
out.
NOTE:
S For reference during installation, put identifica-
tion marks on the piston crown.
S Before removing the piston pin, deburr the pis-
ton pin clip groove and the piston pin bore
area. If both areas are deburred and the piston
pin is still difficult to remove, remove it with the
piston pin puller set 4 .
Piston pin puller set
90890-01304, YU-01304
3. Remove:
S top ring
S 2nd ring
S oil ring
NOTE:
When removing a piston ring, open the end gap
with your fingers and lift the other side of the ring
over the piston crown.
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