Disassembly

PISTON AND CRANKSHAFT
1. Place engine on a work stand.
2. Drain coolant and oil.
3. Remove timing chain.
4. Remove pistons with connecting rod.





NOTE: When disassembling piston and connecting rod, remove snap ring first. Then heat piston to 60 - 70° C (140 - 158° F) or use piston pin press stand at room temperature.





5. Loosen main bearing caps in numerical order as shown.

NOTE: Bolts should be loosened in two or three steps.

6. Remove bearing caps, main bearings and crankshaft.

NOTE: Before removing bearing caps, measure crankshaft end play.