Piston, Piston Ring and Connecting Rod Removal and Installation: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Suzuki SX4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Reference: PISTON, PISTON RING AND CONNECTING ROD COMPONENTS
- Remove engine assembly from vehicle, see Engine Assembly Removal and Installation .
- Remove cylinder head, see Valve and Cylinder Head Removal and Installation .
- Remove oil pump, see OIL PUMP ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Mark cylinder number on all pistons, connecting rods and connecting rod bearing caps using silver pencil or quick drying paint.
- Remove connecting rod bearing caps.
- Remove carbon deposits from tops of cylinder bores before removing pistons from cylinder.
- Push piston and connecting rod assembly out through the top of cylinder bore.
- Remove connecting rod bearings from connecting rod and connecting rod bearing cap, if necessary.