Piston & Rod Assembly: Removal
- Remove cylinder head. Remove oil level gauge guide, oil pan and screen. Remove flywheel using Flywheel Holder (09924-17810). Ensure that connecting rods and rod caps are marked for reassembly reference. Remove ridge from top of cylinder bores. Remove connecting rod caps.
- Install protective hose over connecting rod bolts. Remove connecting rod and piston assembly through top of cylinder block. Scribe cylinder number on piston crown. Remove piston rings.