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Disassembly And Assembly Of Subassemblies: Piston: Disassembly

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Fig 1: Identifying Piston, Piston Rod And Connecting Rod
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  1. Remove the piston rings.
    Fig 2: Removing Piston Rings
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  2. Using the special tool, press the piston pin out of the connecting rod and piston assembly.
    Fig 3: Using Special Tool To Press Piston Pin Out Of Connecting Rod And Piston Assembly
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  3. Remove the connecting rod from the piston.
    Fig 4: Removing Connecting Rod From Piston
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  4. Clean and inspect the connecting rod and piston. For additional information, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .