28. Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble

Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble

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




1. Disassemble the piston rings. Use a suitable tool in order to expand the rings. The piston rings must not be reused.




2. Using a screwdriver, remove the piston snap rings.




3. Heat the piston to 80-90°C (176-194°F).




4. Lightly tap out the piston pin and remove the connecting rod.
5. After removing the piston snap rings, remove the piston pin and remove the connecting rod.
^ The piston and pin are a matched set.
^ Arrange the pistons, pins, rings, connecting rods and bearings in correct order.