Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Yukon XL, 2002 Chevrolet Suburban, and 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Important: The piston and connecting rod are only serviced as an assembly, if a new piston or connecting rod is required, a complete piston/connecting rod assembly must be used.
Important: New connecting rod nuts must be used when the pistons are reinstalled in the engine.
Remove the piston rings (1) from the piston (2).