Disassembly And Assembly Of Subassemblies: Piston: Disassembly

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NOTE: If the connecting rod bearings are to be reused, each one must be identified so that it can be installed in its original position location.

Remove the connecting rod bearings from the connecting rod and the rod cap.
Remove the piston rings using a suitable piston ring expander.

Fig 1: Removing Piston Rings Using Piston Ring Expander
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Mark the pistons to ensure assembly with the same connecting rod and installation in the same cylinder from which they were removed.
Place (1) sleeve in (2) base and position (3) pin locator into the center hole of sleeve.

Fig 2: Placing Sleeve In Base And Positioning Pin Locator Into The Center Hole Of Sleeve
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Position the piston pin over the pin locator.

Fig 3: Positioning Piston Pin Over Pin Locator
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Place driver into the bore of the piston pin and press the pin out of the connecting rod.

Fig 4: Placing Driver Into Bore Of Piston Pin
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