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Disassembly Procedure

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CAUTION: Handle the piston carefully. Worn piston rings are sharp and may cause bodily injury.
  1. Disassemble the piston rings. Use a suitable tool in order to expand the rings. The piston rings must not be reused.
    Fig 1: Exploded View Of Piston Rings
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    IMPORTANT: Two retainers hold the piston pins in place. No special tools are required to remove the retainers or the piston pins. Ensure that the piston pin is not damaged. Do not reuse the retaining clips.
  2. Remove the piston pin retaining clips using the J 43654  .
    Fig 2: Piston Pin Clip Remover & Installer
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  3. Remove the piston pin.
    Fig 3: View Of Piston Pin, Piston, Clips & Connecting Rod
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