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REP-TAT-P-1125-01 Removing all pistons with connecting rod

NOTE: The description is for one component only. The procedure is identical for all further components.

Removing the piston with connecting rod 

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
Piston, piston pin, connecting rod and connecting rod bearing shells are matched to each other and balanced.
Always install the piston, piston pin, connecting rod and connecting rod bearing shells in the cylinder from which they were removed.
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
The connecting rods of the engine are balanced and are matched to each other.
A single connecting rod is not permitted to be replaced. Always replace all connecting rods.

Detach the lower connecting rod bearing 

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
Damage on the cylinder wall and oil spray nozzles. 
Major force can scratch the cylinder wall and bend the oil spray nozzles. 
  • Carefully shift the piston and connecting rod in the engine block.
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NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
Engine damage caused by incorrectly installed bearing shells and bearing brackets. 
Engine damage may result from incorrectly installing bearing shells and bearing brackets. 
  • Always install all bearing shells and bearing brackets in the same position from which they were removed.
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NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
Engine damage caused by incorrectly installed bearing shells and bearing brackets. 
Engine damage may result from incorrectly installing bearing shells and bearing brackets. 
  • Always install all bearing shells and bearing brackets in the same position from which they were removed.
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