23. Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal

Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal

Tools Required
* J5239 Connecting Rod Bolt Guide Set
* J24270 Cylinder Bore Ridge Reamer





1. Use the J24270 in order to remove the cylinder ring ridge.
1.1. Turn the crankshaft until the piston is at the bottom of the stroke
1.2. Place a cloth on top of the piston.
1.3. Use the J24270 to remove all of the cylinder ring ridge.
1.4. Turn the crankshaft so the piston is at the top of the stroke.
1.5. Remove the cloth.
1.6. Remove the cutting debris.





Important: Place matchmarks or numbers on the connecting rods and the connecting rod caps.

2. Remove the connecting rod nuts.
3. Remove the connecting rod cap.





4. Use the J5239 in order to protect the crankshaft journals and remove the connecting rod and the piston out of the top of the engine block.





Important: Always assemble the connecting rod caps to the matching connecting rods.

5. Remove the connecting rod bearings.
- Keep the connecting rod bearings with the original connecting rod and connecting rod cap.
- Wipe the oil from the connecting rod bearings.
- Wipe the oil from the crankpins.