Removal Procedure
- Remove the cylinder head with the intake manifold and the exhaust manifold attached. Refer to Cylinder Head Replacement .
- Remove the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement .
- Remove the oil suction pipe bolts.
- Remove the oil suction pipe.
- Move the piston to the bottom of the piston stroke.
- Mark the connecting rod cap for position.
- Remove the connecting rod cap bolts.
- Remove the connecting rod cap and the lower connecting rod bearing.
- Remove the upper piston connecting rod bearing.
- Ridge ream the cylinder wall.
- Remove the piston.
- Use a piston ring expander tool to expand the piston rings.
- Remove the piston rings.
- Remove the piston pin from the piston and connecting rod assembly using J 24086-B (1).
- Separate the piston from the connecting rod.
CAUTION:
Handle the piston carefully. Worn piston rings are sharp and may cause bodily injury.