Piston Ring(s) - Removal

REMOVAL






NOTE: Typical piston shown.

1. Remove the piston and connecting rod(s) Piston And Connecting Rod - Removal.

CAUTION: To avoid damage to the piston rings, they must be removed in the following order:
- No. 1 (upper) piston ring (1)
- No. 2 (intermediate) piston ring (2)
- Oil control ring (3)
- Oil control ring expander (4)






NOTE: Typical piston shown.

2. Remove the No. 1 (upper) piston ring using a ring expander tool.
3. Remove the No. 2 (intermediate) piston ring using a ring expander tool.






NOTE: Typical piston shown. Do not use a piston ring expander to remove the oil control ring (1).

4. Remove the oil control ring (1).
5. Remove the oil control ring expander.