Separating Parts

IMPORTANT: Many internal engine components will develop specific wear patterns on their friction surfaces.

When disassembling the engine, internal components MUST be separated, marked and organized in a way to ensure reinstallation to original location and position.
Mark or identify the following components:
^ Piston and the piston pin.
^ Piston to the specific cylinder bore.
^ Piston rings to the specific cylinder bore.
^ Connecting rod to the crankshaft journal.
^ Connecting rod to connecting rod cap.
^ Crankshaft bearings and connecting rod bearings.
^ Engine camshaft and valve lifters.
^ Valve lifters and valve rocker arms.
^ Valve to the valve guide.
^ Valve spring to cylinder head location.
^ Engine block bearing cap location and direction.
^ Oil pump drive and driven gears.