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Piston & Connecting Rod: Removal

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  1. Remove the engine from the vehicle (Refer to ENGINE-REMOVAL  ).
  2. Remove the cylinder head (Refer to ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD-REMOVAL  ).
  3. Remove the oil pan (Refer to ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PAN-REMOVAL  ).
  4. 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.
  5. Be sure each connecting rod and connecting rod cap is identified with the cylinder number. Remove connecting rod cap. Install connecting rod bolt guide set on connecting rod bolts.
  6. Pistons and connecting rods must be removed from top of cylinder block. When removing the assemblies from the engine, rotate crankshaft so that the connecting rod is centered in cylinder bore and at BDC. Be careful not to nick crankshaft journals. 
  7. After removal, install bearing cap on the mating rod.
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