Disassembly Procedure

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Piston Rings

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Remove the piston rings from the pistons.

Fig 2: Identifying J 24086-C

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Press the piston pin from the connecting rod using the J 24086-C: remover/installer.
The piston pin has an interference fit into the connecting rod, and is full floating in the piston.

Fig 3: View Of Piston & Connecting Rod Components

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Mark, separate, and organize the parts for assembly.