Disassemble Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2022 Cadillac CT4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- CAUTION:
You must use a piston ring expander to remove and install the piston rings. Only expand the rings far enough to fit over the piston lands. If the rings are overexpanded, the top ring will shatter and the others will distort.
Using a piston ring pliers (1), remove the piston rings.
The piston rings are ordered as followed:
- Upper compression ring (1)
- Lower compression ring (2)
- Oil ring (3)
Install the EN-46745 Piston Pin Clip Remover/Installer (5) to remove the 2 piston pin retainers (1).
- Piston Pin (2) - Remove
- Connecting Rod (4) @ Piston (3) - Remove