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Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal

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  1. GM3213170Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Note the cylinder sequence.

    Mark the connecting rod with the connecting rod bearing cover (1).

  2. GM3213171Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Set the crankshaft to TDC of combustion stroke of cylinder 1.

  3. Remove and DISCARD the 4 connecting rod bearing cap bolts (3) from the cylinder 2 and 3.
    4. NOTE:

    The shear surfaces of the connecting rod and the connecting rod bearing cap form a unique fit and must not be swapped or damaged. Do not lay down on the shear surfaces.

  4. Remove the 2 connecting rod bearing caps (2) from the cylinder 2 and 3.
    5. NOTE:

    Set aside in the order removed.

  5. Remove the 2 connecting rod lower bearings (1).
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    Push the 2 pistons with the connecting rod (2) from the cylinder 2 and 3 upwards.

  7. Remove the 2 connecting rod upper bearings (1) from the cylinder 2 and 3.
  8. Turn the crankshaft through 180 degrees and set the crankshaft to TDC of combustion stroke of cylinder 2.
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    Remove and DISCARD the 4 connecting rod bearing cap bolts (3) from the cylinder 1 and 4.

    10. NOTE:

    The shear surfaces of the connecting rod and the connecting rod bearing cap form a unique fit and must not be swapped or damaged. Do not lay down on the shear surfaces.

  10. Remove the 2 connecting rod bearing caps (2) from the cylinder 1 and 4.
    11. NOTE:

    Set aside in the order removed.

  11. Remove the 2 connecting rod lower bearings (1).
  12. GM3213173Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Push the 2 pistons with connecting rod (2) from the cylinder 1 and 4 upwards.

    13. NOTE:

    Set aside in the order removed.

  13. Remove the 2 connecting rod upper bearings (1) from the cylinder 1 and 4.
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