Disassembly And Assembly Of Subassemblies: Piston: Disassembly

• 1.
  
  Remove the piston rings and discard.

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• 2.
  
  
  • Remove the piston pin retainers and discard.
  • Remove the piston pin.

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NOTE: If the piston and connecting rod are to be reinstalled, they must be assembled in the same orientation. Mark the piston orientation to the connecting rod for reassembly.
• 3.
  Remove the piston from the connecting rod.

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• 4.
  
  Inspect the piston and connecting rod.

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