Tools Required

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J 24086-C Piston Pin Remover/Installer Set

Using piston ring pliers, remove the piston rings from the piston.

Fig 1: Removing Piston Rings From Piston
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Install fork insert J 24086-310 into fixture J 24086-10 Piston Pin Remover/Installer Base.

Fig 2: Installing Fork Insert (J 24086-310) Into Fixture (J 24086-10) Piston Pin Remover/Installer Base
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Install the piston and connecting rod assembly onto J 24086-10.
Install the J 24086-107 onto the piston pin and J 24086-88A through the fixture and onto J 24086-107.

Fig 3: Installing J 24086-107 Onto Piston Pin And J 24086-88A Through Fixture And Onto J 24086-107
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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.
Press the piston pin from the piston and connecting rod assembly.
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 And Connecting Rod Assembly
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