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Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble

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Tools Required: J 24086-C  Piston Pin Remover/Installer Set

  1. Using piston ring pliers, remove the piston rings from the piston.
    Fig 1: Removing Piston Rings
    G01763805Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install fork insert J 24086-310 into fixture J 24086-10 Piston Pin Remover/Installer Base.
    Fig 2: Installing Special Tools
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  3. Install the piston and connecting rod assembly onto J 24086-10.
  4. Install the J 24086-107 onto the piston pin and J 24086-88A through the fixture and onto J 24086-107.
    Fig 3: Installing Special Tools
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    NOTE: After the installer hub bottoms on the support assembly, do not exceed 35 000 kPa (5,000 psi) pressure, this could cause damage to the tool.
  5. Press the piston pin from the piston and connecting rod assembly.
  6. 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.
    Fig 4: Pressing The Piston Pin From The Piston And Connecting Rod Assembly
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