20. Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal

Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal




1. Using a ridge reamer, remove all the carbon from the top of the cylinder.




2. Rotate the crankshaft to a position where the connecting rod bolts are the most accessible.
3. Mark the connecting rod and cap with the cylinder position. Also mark their orientation. This will ensure the caps and connecting rods are re-assembled properly.
4. Remove the connecting rod bolts.
5. Carefully remove the piston and connecting rod assembly.




6. Partially reinsert the connecting rod cap bolts into the connecting rod cap and remove the connecting rod cap with the bearing.