Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble

Special Tool 

EN-49941  Remover / Installer Piston Retainer Ring

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

Fig 1: Using Piston Ring Pliers
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WARNING:

Handle the piston carefully. Worn piston rings are sharp and may cause bodily injury.

1. Remove the piston rings. Use piston ring pliers (1)
Fig 2: Upper Compression Ring, Lower Compression Ring, Oil Rings And Oil Ring Spacer
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2. The piston rings are ordered as followed:
   • Upper compression ring (1)
   • Lower compression ring (2)
   • Oil rings and oil ring spacer (3) and (4)
3. Install the piston and connecting rod assembly to a bench vise. Use aluminium braces
Fig 3: Piston Pin Retainer, Remover And Notch
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WARNING:

Use extreme care when removing snap rings. Always wear adequate eye protection in order to avoid personal injury.

4. Apply the EN-49941  remover (1) in the notch (3) to the piston pin retainer (2) and remove it.
Fig 4: Connecting Rod, Piston And Piston Pin
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5. Remove the piston pin (2) and the connecting rod (3) from the piston (1).