Piston & Rod Assembly: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1990 Suzuki Swift, 1990 Suzuki Sidekick, and 1990 Suzuki Samurai. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove cylinder head. See CYLINDER HEAD in ENGINE, MANIFOLDS & CYLINDER HEAD section. Remove oil dipstick guide, oil pan and screen. Ensure connecting rods and rod caps are marked for reassembly reference. Remove ridge from top of cylinder bores.
- Remove connecting rod caps. Install protective hose over connecting rod bolts. Remove connecting rod and piston assembly through top of cylinder block. Mark cylinder number on piston crown. Remove piston rings.