Piston & Rod Assembly: Removal
- Remove cylinder head. See CYLINDER HEAD under MANIFOLDS & CYLINDER HEAD in this article. Remove oil pan. See OIL PAN REMOVAL article at end of ENGINES. Remove ridge or deposits from cylinder bore.
- Mark connecting rod and piston for cylinder identification. Remove connecting rod 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.