Pistons & Connecting Rods: Removal
- Remove cylinder head with intake manifold and exhaust manifold attached. Remove oil pan. Remove oil pump pickup tube bolts. Remove oil pump pickup tube. Remove engine block lower support and splash shield bolts. Remove engine block lower support and splash shield.
- Move piston to bottom of piston stroke. Mark connecting rod cap for position. Remove connecting rod cap bolts. Remove connecting rod cap and lower connecting rod bearing. Remove upper piston connecting rod bearing. Ridge ream cylinder wall.CAUTION: Use care when handling piston. Worn piston rings are sharp and may cause injury.
- Remove piston. Use a piston ring expander tool to expand piston rings. Remove piston rings. Remove piston pin from piston and connecting rod assembly using piston pin service set. Separate piston from connecting rod.