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Full Floating Piston Pin

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  1. Using piston ring pliers, remove the piston rings from the piston.
    Fig 1: Removing Piston Rings From Piston Using J 24086-C
    G02107026Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the piston pin retaining clips.
  3. Remove the pin from the piston and connecting rod.
  4. The piston and pin are a matched set and are not to be serviced separately. Mark, sort, or organize the piston and the matching piston pin. Refer to Separating Parts .
    Fig 2: Removing Piston Pin Retaining Clips & Pin
    G02107027Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.