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Removal Procedure

  1. Open the hood.
  2. Remove the cylinder head. Refer to Cylinder Head Replacement .
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  4. Remove the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement .
  5. Remove and DISCARD the 4 connecting rod bearing cap bolts (1) of cylinder 2 and 3.
    Fig 1: Connecting Rod Bearing Caps And Bolts
    GM2190741Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    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.
  6. Remove the 2 connecting rod bearing caps (2) and the 2 connecting rod bearings of cylinder 2 and 3.
  7. Rotate the crankshaft 180 degrees.
  8. Remove and DISCARD the 4 connecting rod bearing cap bolts (1) of cylinder 1 and 4.
    Fig 2: Connecting Rod Bearing Caps And Bolts
    GM2190742Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove the 2 connecting rod bearing caps (2) and the 2 connecting rod bearings of cylinder 1 and 4.
  10. Remove the 4 pistons (1) and connecting rods (2) and the 4 upper connecting rod bearings (3) from the cylinder block.
    Fig 3: Pistons, Connecting Rods And Bearings
    GM2190743Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
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