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Piston & Rod: Removal

  1. Remove cylinder head. See CYLINDER HEAD  in this article. Remove oil pan. See OIL PAN REMOVAL at end of ENGINE section. Remove ridge or deposits from cylinder bore.
  2. Mark connecting rod and piston for cylinder identification. Remove bearing cap. Remove piston and rod assembly.
CAUTION: Arrows on top of piston must point toward front of engine. Oil squirt holes in connecting rod must face camshaft side of engine.