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Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal

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    Fig 1: Connecting Rod Bearing Caps And Bolts
    GM2190741Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Mark the installation position of the connecting rod bearing caps. The connecting rod bearings and bearing caps must not be interchanged with other connecting rods.
  1. Remove the 4 connecting rod bearing cap bolts (1) of cylinder 2 and 3.
  2. Remove the 2 connecting rod bearing caps (2) and the 2 connecting rod bearings of cylinder 2 and 3.
  3. Rotate the crankshaft 180°.
  4. Fig 2: Connecting Rod Bearing Caps And Bolts
    GM2190742Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the 4 connecting rod bearing cap bolts (1) of cylinder 1 and 4.
  6. Remove the 2 connecting rod bearing caps (2) and the 2 connecting rod bearings of cylinder 1 and 4.
  7. Fig 3: Connecting Rods, Upper Connecting Rod Bearings And Pistons
    GM2190743Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the 4 pistons (1) and connecting rods (2) and the 4 upper connecting rod bearings (3) from the cylinder block.