Mercury 200 OptiMax Jet Drive Service Manual page 300

10. Remove the roller bearings and bearing cage from the connecting rod.
11. Push the piston out of the cylinder block and reassemble the connecting rod.
Connecting rods and end caps are matched sets. Mismatching the original pairs will result in catastrophic engine damage. Install
all connecting rods with their matched end caps.
12. Use a piston ring expander to remove the piston rings.
Piston Ring Expander
13. On the inside of the piston, use paint or indelible ink to identify the location.
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