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Rod, Piston And Connecting: Removal: Piston

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NOTE:

Both the connecting rod and the connecting rod cap are paint marked to aid during assembly. Paint marks disappear after time. If the rod and the cap are not marked with paint, paint mark or scribe them before disassembly.

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the cylinder head. Refer to REMOVAL .
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  4. Remove the oil jets. Refer to REMOVAL .
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    NOTE:

    Piston and connecting rods must be removed from top of cylinder block. Rotate crankshaft so that each connecting rod is centered in cylinder bore.

    NOTE:

    Be careful not to nick or scratch crankshaft journals.

  5. Remove bolts (2) and the connecting rod cap (1).
  6. Push the piston up from the bottom and remove the piston.
  7. After removal, install bearing cap on the mating rod and mark pistons with matching cylinder number when removed from engine block.
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