Tools Required

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J 25070 Heat Gun, or equivalent

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Piston Rings

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Remove the piston rings (122) from the piston.

Fig 2: View Of Piston Pin Retaining Clips

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Apply clean engine oil to the piston pin retaining clips (121).
Rotate the clips and position the clip end gap to the cutout area of the piston pin bore (1).

Fig 3: View Of Clips

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Remove the clips (121). Start in the cutout area of the piston pin bore.

Fig 4: View Of Piston & Connecting Rod Assembly

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Use the J 25070 , or equivalent, to heat the piston and connecting rod assembly to approximately 70°C (158°F).

Fig 5: View Of Pin, Piston & Connecting Rod

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Remove the pin (119) from the piston (120) and connecting rod (118).