Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Montana, 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and 2002 Chevrolet Venture. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Tools Required

J 24086-C Piston Pin Remover/Installer Set

Using piston ring pliers, remove the piston rings from the piston.

Fig 1: Piston Rings
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Install fork insert J 24086-310 into fixture J 24086-10 Piston Pin Remover/Installer Base.

Fig 2: Installing Fork Insert J 24086-310
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Install the piston and connecting rod assembly onto J 24086-10 .
Install the J 24086-107 onto the piston pin and J 24086-88A through the fixture and onto J 24086-107.

Fig 3: Installing Assembly Onto J 24086-107
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NOTE: After the installer hub bottoms on the support assembly, do not exceed 35 000 kPa (5,000 psi) pressure, this could cause damage to the tool.

Fig 4: Pressing Piston Pin From Piston & Connecting Rod Assembly

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Press the piston pin from the piston and connecting rod assembly.
The piston and pin are a matched set and are not to be serviced separately. Mark, sort or organize the piston and the matching piston pin.