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Disassemble Procedures

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    Fig 1: View of Piston Ring
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    NOTE: You must use a piston ring expander to remove and install the piston rings. Only expand the rings far enough to fit over the piston lands. If the rings are overexpanded, the top ring will shatter and the others will distort.
  1. Remove the piston rings using a piston ring expander. Place each ring in a clean shop towel for storage.
    2. Fig 2: View Of Piston Pin Retainer
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    IMPORTANT:
    • The connecting rod is non-directional and may be assembled/reassembled to the piston in either direction.
    • DO NOT reuse the piston pin retainers.
  2. Using the EN-46745  , remove the piston pin retainers by using the removal access notch (1) in the side of the piston. See Special Tools . Discard the piston pin retainers.
    3. Fig 3: View Of Piston Pin
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  3. Slide the piston pin out of the piston. The piston will disconnect from the connecting rod.
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