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Rod - Piston & Connecting: Removal

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Fig 1: Connecting Rod To Cylinder Identification
GC0001885Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
1 - PAINT MARK OR SCRIBE
  1. Remove the cylinder heads. (Refer to ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD - REMOVAL) .
  2. Remove the oil pan. (Refer to ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PAN - REMOVAL) .
  3. Remove top ridge of cylinder bores with a reliable ridge reamer before removing pistons from cylinder block. Be sure to keep tops of pistons covered during this operation. Pistons and connecting rods must be removed from top of cylinder block. When removing piston and connecting rod assemblies from the engine, rotate crankshaft so that each connecting rod is centered in cylinder bore. 
    CAUTION: DO NOT stamp the connecting rods for cylinder identification
  4. Inspect connecting rods and connecting rod caps for cylinder identification. Identify them with a paint mark or scribe, if necessary. See Fig 1.
    Fig 2: Installing Piston & Connecting Rod
    GC0001918Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  5. Remove connecting rod cap. Install protectors, tool 8189, on connecting rod. See Fig 2. Guide each piston and rod assembly out of cylinder bore.
    NOTE: Be careful not to nick crankshaft journals.
  6. After removal, install bearing cap on the mating rod.
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