Press Fit Piston Pin

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Tools Required

J 24086-C Piston Pin Remover/Installer Set

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

Fig 1: Removing Piston Rings Using J 24086-C
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Install fork insert J 24086-920A into fixture J 24086-10.

Fig 2: J 24086-920A & J 24086-10
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Install the piston and connecting rod assembly onto J 24086-10.
Install J 24086-107 into the piston pin and J 24086-88A through the fixture and into J 24086-107.

Fig 3: J 24086-88A & 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.
Press the piston pin from the piston and connecting rod assembly.

Fig 4: J 24086-88A
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