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RING(S), Piston: Removal: Removal

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NOTE:

Typical piston shown in illustration.

Fig 1: Identifying Ring Positions On Piston
GC0144293Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  1. Remove the piston and connecting rod(s). Refer to ROD, Piston and Connecting , Removal .
    CAUTION:

    To avoid damage to the piston rings, they must be removed in the following order:

    • No. 1 (upper) piston ring (1)
    • No. 2 (intermediate) piston ring (2)
    • Oil ring upper side rail (3)
    • Oil ring lower side rail (4)
    • Oil ring expander (5)
    Fig 2: Installing Intermediate Piston Ring
    GC0081636Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    NOTE:

    Typical piston shown in illustration.

  2. Remove the No. 1 (upper) piston ring using a ring expander tool.
  3. Remove the No. 2 (intermediate) piston ring using a ring expander tool.
    Fig 3: Installing Piston Ring Side Rail
    GC0081637Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    NOTE:

    Typical piston shown in illustration. Do not use a piston ring expander to remove the oil ring side rails.

  4. Remove the oil ring upper side rail.
  5. Remove the oil ring lower side rail.
  6. Remove the oil ring expander (1).
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