Piston, Connecting Rod, & Bearing: Removal
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- Remove cylinder bore ridge as necessary. Install Crankshaft Protector Button (J-42846) onto the front of crankshaft in order to turn crankshaft. Rotate crankshaft until piston is at bottom of the stroke (BDC). Place a cloth on top of piston. Perform cutting operation with Cylinder Bore Ridge Reamer (J-24270). Remove cylinder bore ridge reamer. Rotate crankshaft until the piston is at Top Dead Center (TDC). Remove cloth and cuttings. Repeat procedure for each piston.
- Remove connecting rod nuts.
- Remove connecting rod cap and lower connecting rod bearing.
- Install rubber fuel line onto the connecting rod bolts to prevent contact with crankshaft.
- Remove piston, connecting rod and upper connecting rod bearing out of the top of engine block.
- Remove rubber fuel line from connecting rod bolts.
- Remove remaining piston and connecting rod assemblies.
- Remove crankshaft protector button from the front of crankshaft.