Johnson J10RLSRD Service Manual page 188

IMPORTANT:
Remove the lower main bearing
only if it needs to be replaced.
Use external retaining ring pliers to remove the
lower bearing retaining ring and a bearing separa-
tor to support the bearing. Place the separator
flats against the bearing and press the crankshaft
from the bearing.
Rotate the powerhead so the cylinder head faces
up. Remove the cylinder head and gently push up
on the connecting rods to remove number 1 and
number 2 piston assemblies.
IMPORTANT:
Protect the condition of the piston
by packing paper towels between the connecting
rod and piston. Do not allow the connecting rod to
contact the inside of the piston skirt during han-
dling.
Remove the piston rings using an appropriate ring
expander. DO NOT try to save the rings. Install a
complete set of new rings at reassembly.
TYPICAL
22153
POWERHEAD
DISASSEMBLY - 9.9/15
Use Retaining Ring Pliers or equivalent to
remove wrist pin retaining rings. Discard the rings.
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The fit between the wrist pin to bosses of the pis-
ton is loose on both sides. Push the wrist pin
through to free the piston from the connecting rod .
If necessary, use Piston Cradle, PIN 326573, and
Wrist Pin Pressing Pin, PIN 392511. With the pis-
ton skirt flush with the cradle, press out the wrist
pin using an arbor press. Be careful not to lose
any of the 22 needle bearings or the two wrist pin
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washers. If any of the bearings are worn or lost,
replace all the bearings on reassembly.
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