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Piston, Connecting Rod & Bearing Removal

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Tools Required 

J-43966-1  Connecting Rod Guides

  1. Rotate the crankshaft to a position where the connecting rod bolts are the most accessible.
  2. Mark the connecting rod and cap with the cylinder position. Also mark their orientation. This will ensure the caps and connecting rods are re-assembled properly.
  3. Remove any ridge at the top of the cylinder bore to avoid damage to the piston ring lands.
  4. Remove the connecting rod bolts.
  5. Remove the connecting rod cap.
    Fig 1: Connecting Rod Cap
    G01777325Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install J-43966-1  on the connecting rod bolts before removing the piston and connecting rod assembly.
  7. Remove the piston and connecting rod assembly.
    Fig 2: Piston & Connecting Rod Assembly
    G01777326Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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