Piston Rings: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove piston and connecting rod. (Refer to ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/PISTON & CONNECTING ROD - REMOVAL)
- Remove No. 1 and No.2 piston rings from piston using a ring expander tool. See Figure.Figure.
- Remove upper oil ring side rail. See Figure.
- Remove lower oil ring side rail. See Figure.
- Remove oil ring expander. See Figure.