Separating Parts

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, valve rocker arms, and valve rocker arm supports

* Valve to the valve guide

* Valve spring to cylinder head location

* Engine block bearing cap location and direction

* Oil pump drive and driven gears