21. Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble

Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble




1. Using a piston ring expander (1), remove the 2 compression rings.
2. Remove the oil ring rail and oil ring expander by hand.




3. Using a screwdriver, pry out the 2 snap rings.




4. Gradually heat each piston to approximately 80-90°C (176-194°F).





Note: The piston and pin are a matched set and arrange the pistons, pins, rings, connecting rods and bearings in the correct order.

5. Using a plastic hammer and brass bar, lightly tap out the piston pin and remove the connecting rod.