TOHATSU BFT115A Service Manual page 466

CYLINDER BLOCK
Remove the connecting rod bearing (1) from the
connecting rod (2).
• Check the connecting rod bearing for damage
(scores, scratches, etc.) and replace it with a new
one if necessary.
PISTON DISASSEMBLY
Remove the piston ring (1) using a piston ring expander
(commercially available) (2).
• Store the removed connecting rod bearing and
piston ring with its piston.
• Do not expand the piston ring excessively as it can
break easily.
Apply engine oil to the piston pin clip (1) and turn them
in the ring grooves until the end gaps are lined up with
the cutouts (2) in the piston pin holes.
• Do not damage the piston pin clip installation
groove.
Remove both piston pin clips (1). Start at the cutout in
the piston pin holes.
• Wear eye protection as the piston pin clips can pop
out.
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