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Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble

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Tools Required 

J 24086-C  Piston Pin Remover/Installer Set. See Special Tools and Equipment .

  1. Using piston ring pliers, remove the piston rings from the piston.
    Fig 1: Removing Piston Rings From Piston Using Piston Ring Pliers
    G01968085Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install fork insert J 24086-310  into fixture

    J 24086-10  Piston Pin Remover/Installer Base.

    Fig 2: Installing Fork Insert Into Fixture
    G01968086Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the piston and connecting rod assembly onto J 24086-10  .
  4. Install the J 24086-107  onto the piston pin and J 24086-88A  through the fixture and onto J 24086-107  .
    Fig 3: Installing Piston & Connecting Rod Assembly Onto Fixture
    G01968087Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    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.
  5. Press the piston pin from the piston and connecting rod assembly.
  6. 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.
    Fig 4: Pressing Piston Pin From Piston & Connecting Rod Assembly
    G01968088Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.