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Piston, Connecting Rod, And Bearing Removal: Removal

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    Fig 1: View Of Connecting Rod, Cap & Bolts
    GM637721Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Mark the piston with the number of the cylinder from which the piston is being removed.
  2. Mark the connecting rod and the connecting rod cap with the cylinder position. Also mark the orientation. This will ensure the caps and connecting rods are re-assembled properly.
  3. Remove the connecting rod bolts.
  4. Remove the connecting rod cap and bearing half.
    5. Fig 2: Installing J41556 On Connecting Rod
    GM715589Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install J 41556  on the connecting rod. See Special Tools and Equipment .
    6. Fig 3: Removing Connecting Rod & Piston Assembly
    GM718930Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the connecting rod and piston assembly. Push out the assembly.
  7. Remove J 41556  . See Special Tools and Equipment .
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