Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble

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Tools Required

J 43654 Piston Pin Retainer Clip Remover/Installer

Mark orientation of the piston to the connecting rod.

Fig 1: Marking Orientation Of Piston To Connecting Rod

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Remove the piston rings using a piston ring expander.

Fig 2: Removing & Installing Piston Rings Using Piston Ring Expander

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Remove the connecting rod bearing inserts.

Fig 3: View Of Connecting Rod Bearing Inserts

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Use J 43654 to remove the piston pin retainers.

Fig 4: View Of Piston Pin Retaining Clips

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Remove the piston pin. The pin is a full-floating style and should slide from the piston.
Remove the piston from the connecting rod.