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44. Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble



Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble

Tools Required

EN-46745 Piston Pin Retainer Remover and Installer





Caution: Handle the piston carefully. Worn piston rings are sharp and may cause bodily injury.

Important: Do not reuse the piston rings.


1. Remove the piston rings using a piston ring expander.





Important: Two retainers hold the piston pins in place. Reuse the retainers if they are not damaged during removal.


2. Remove the piston pin retainers using EN-46745 .




3. Remove the piston pin.