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Tools Required

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EN-46745  Piston Pin Retainer Remover and Installer. See Special Tools .

    Fig 1: Exploded View Of Piston Rings
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    CAUTION: Handle the piston carefully. Worn piston rings are sharp and may cause bodily injury.
  1. Disassemble the piston rings. Use a suitable tool to expand the rings. The piston rings must not be reused.
  2. Fig 2: Identifying Piston Pin Retainer Tool
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    IMPORTANT: Two retainers hold the piston pins in place. No special tools are required to remove the piston pins. Ensure that the piston pin is not damaged. Do not reuse the retainers.
  3. Remove the piston pin retainers using the EN-46745  . See Special Tools .
  4. Fig 3: View Of Piston Pin, Piston, Clips & Connecting Rod
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  5. Remove the piston pin.