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Piston, Connecting Rod and Bearing Removal

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  1. Install the crankshaft balancer bolt.
  2. Set the pistons 1 and 4 to TDC in direction of engine rotation.
  3. Mark the connecting rod with the connecting rod bearing cover (1).
    Fig 1: Connecting Rod And Bearing Cap
    GM1948709Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE: Note cylinder sequence.
  4. Remove the 4 connecting rod bearing caps bolts (2) of cylinder 1 and 4.
    Fig 2: Connecting Rod Bearing, Connecting Rod Bearing Caps And Bolts
    GM2028299Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Remove the connecting rod bearing caps (1) and the connecting rod bearing (3).
  6. Push the pistons 1 and 4 (1) out of the cylinder bore (2).
    Fig 3: Pistons 1, 4 And Cylinder Bore
    GM2028300Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Remove the pistons 1 and 4 (1).
    NOTE: The shear surfaces of the con-rod and the con-rod bearing cover form a unique fit and must not be swapped or damaged. Do not lay down on the shear surfaces.
  8. Turn crankshaft on crankshaft balancer through 180° in direction of rotation of engine.
  9. Mark the connecting rod with the connecting rod bearing cover (1).
    Fig 4: Connecting Rod And Bearing Cap
    GM1948709Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE: Note cylinder sequence.
  10. Remove the 4 connecting rod bearing caps bolts (2) of cylinder 2 and 3.
    Fig 5: Connecting Rod Bearing, Connecting Rod Bearing Caps And Bolts
    GM2028299Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Remove the connecting rod bearing caps (1) and the connecting rod bearing (3).
  12. Push the pistons 2 and 3 (1) out of the cylinder bore (2).
    Fig 6: Pistons 2, 3 And Cylinder Bore
    GM2028301Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Remove the pistons 2 and 3 (1).
    NOTE: The shear surfaces of the con-rod and the con-rod bearing cover form a unique fit and must not be swapped or damaged. Do not lay down on the shear surfaces.
  14. Remove the connecting rod bearing (1, 2).
    Fig 7: Connecting Rod Bearing
    GM2028302Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE: Observe correct fitting position, observe alignment.
  15. Check the components. Refer to Piston, Connecting Rod and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection .
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