Tools Required

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J43654 Piston Pin Clip Installer

To identify special tool, see SPECIAL TOOLS .

CAUTION: HANDLE THE PISTON CAREFULLY. WORN PISTON RINGS ARE SHARP AND MAY CAUSE BODILY INJURY.

Disassemble piston rings. Use a suitable tool in order to expand the rings. Piston rings must not be reused.

Fig 1: Disassembling Piston Rings
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Remove piston pin retaining clips using Piston Pin Clip Installer J43654.

Fig 2: Removing Piston Pin Retaining Clips
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Remove piston pin.

Fig 3: Removing Piston Pin
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