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Piston Pin Replacement

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  1. Remove bearing inserts from connecting rod and cap. Mark pistons and pins to ensure assembly to original location. Remove piston rings. Using a press and Piston Pin Remover/Replacer (T81P-6135-A), press piston pin from piston and connecting rod.
  2. Before assembling piston and rod, ensure connecting rod pin bore diameter and piston diameter are within specification. See CONNECTING RODS  and PISTONS PINS & RINGS  tables under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS. Apply light coat of engine oil to parts to be assembled. When installing piston pin, ensure piston and connecting rod are assembled as shown. See Figure.