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58. Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble

Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble





1. Mark orientation of the piston to the connecting rod.





2. Remove the piston rings using a suitable tool.





3. Remove the connecting rod bearing inserts.





4. Use long nose pliers to remove the piston pin retainers.
5. Remove the piston pin. The pin is a full-floating style and should slide from the piston.
6. Remove the piston from the connecting rod.