Piston – Removal - EDI TSG-416 Service Manual

Piston – Removal
1. Remove oil pan -- Refer to "Oil Pan - Removal"
on page 25.
2. Remove pick-up tube and deflector -- Refer to
"Pickup Tube / Deflector - Removal" on page 26.
3. Remove cylinder head assembly -- Refer to
Cylinder Head - Removal" on page 17.
CAUTION: Never cut into the ring travel area in
excess of 0.8mm (1/32 inch) when removing ridges.
4. Turn crankshaft until piston to be removed is at
the bottom of its travel and place a cloth on the
piston head to collect the cuttings.
5. Remove any ridge and/or deposits from the
upper end of the cylinder bores using a ridge
cutter. Follow the instructions furnished by the
tool manufacturer.
NOTE: Make sure all caps are marked so that they can
be installed in their original positions.
TSG‐416 ENGINE
6. Remove 2 bolts, connecting rod cap and lower
bearing.
CAUTION: Avoid damage to the crankshaft journal
or the cylinder wall when removing the piston and
rod.
7. Push piston assembly out the top of the cylinder
with the handle end of a hammer.
8. Remove upper bearing from connecting rod.
NOTE: For piston and bearing service - refer to Section
01.
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