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:
• connecting rod cap
• big end bearings
NOTE:
NOTE:
Identify the position of each big end bearing so
that it can be reinstalled in its original place.
2. Remove:
• piston pin clips
• piston pin
• piston
CAUTION:
Do not use a hammer to drive the piston
pin out.
NOTE:
NOTE:
• For reference during installation, put identifi-
cation marks on the piston crown.
• Before removing the piston pin, deburr the
piston pin clip groove and the piston pin bore
area. If both areas are deburred and the pis-
ton pin is still difficult to remove, remove it
with the piston pin puller set
Piston pin puller set
90890-01304, YU-01304
3. Remove:
• top ring
• 2nd ring
• oil ring
NOTE:
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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