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Piston, Connecting Rod & Bearing - Removal

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  1. Rotate the crankshaft to a position where the connecting rod nuts are the most accessible.
  2. Mark the connecting rod and cap with the cylinder position. Also mark the 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 nuts.
  5. Remove the connecting rod cap.
  6. Install thread protectors (3" length of 3/8 inch ID hose) on the connecting rod bolts before removing the piston and connecting rod assembly.
  7. Remove the piston and connecting rod assembly.
    Fig 1: Piston & Connecting Rod Assembly
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