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Piston And Connecting Rod Disassemble: Disassembly

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    Fig 1: View Of Piston Rings & Piston Expander
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    CAUTION: Handle the piston carefully. Worn piston rings are sharp and may cause bodily injury.
    IMPORTANT: Do not reuse the piston rings.
  1. Remove the piston rings using a piston ring expander.
  2. Fig 2: View Of Piston Pin Retaining Clips
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    IMPORTANT: Two retainers hold the piston pins in place. Reuse the retainers if they are not damaged during removal.
  3. Remove the piston pin retaining clips.
  4. Fig 3: View Of Piston Pin & Connecting Rod
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  5. Remove the piston pin.