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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Oil Suction Pipe And Bolts
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  1. Remove the cylinder head with the intake manifold and the exhaust manifold attached. Refer to Cylinder Head Replacement .
  2. Remove the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement .
  3. Remove the oil suction pipe bolts.
  4. Remove the oil suction pipe.
  5. Fig 2: Removing Cylinder Ridge
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  6. Move the piston to the bottom of the piston stroke.
  7. Mark the connecting rod cap for position.
  8. Remove the connecting rod cap bolts.
  9. Remove the connecting rod cap and the lower connecting rod bearing.
  10. Remove the upper piston connecting rod bearing.
  11. Ridge ream the cylinder wall.
  12. Fig 3: Expanding Piston Rings
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    CAUTION: Handle the piston carefully. Worn piston rings are sharp and may cause bodily injury.
  13. Remove the piston.
  14. Use a piston ring expander tool to expand the piston rings.
  15. Remove the piston rings.
  16. Fig 4: Pressing Out Piston Pin
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  17. Remove the piston pin from the piston and connecting rod assembly using J 24086-B  (1).
  18. Separate the piston from the connecting rod.