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Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble

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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.
  1. Remove the piston rings using a piston ring expander. Place each ring in a clean shop towel for storage.
    Fig 1: Removing Piston Rings
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    CAUTION: Do not nick or gouge the piston or the retaining ring groove with the screwdriver if you plan to reuse the piston.

    Important:  The connecting rod is nondirectional and may be assembled/reassembled to the piston in either direction.

    Important:  DO NOT reuse the piston pin retainers.

  2. Using a small screwdriver, pry out the piston pin retainers by using the removal access notch in the side of the piston. Discard the piston pin retainers.
    Fig 2: Locating Piston Pin Retainer Removal Access Notch
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  3. Slide the piston pin (4) out of the piston (2). The piston will disconnect from the connecting rod (3).
    Fig 3: Removing Piston Pin
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