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Piston & Connecting Rod: Removal: Notes

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NOTE: Both the connecting rod and the connecting rod cap are paint marked to aid during assembly. Paint marks disappear after time. If the rod and the cap are not marked with paint, paint mark or scribe them before disassembly.
  1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
  2. Remove cylinder head (Refer to ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD - REMOVAL) .
  3. Raise vehicle on hoist.
  4. Remove oil pan (Refer to ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PAN - REMOVAL) .
  5. Remove oil pump pickup tube. (Refer to ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PUMP - REMOVAL) .
  6. Remove balance shaft assembly (Refer to ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/BALANCE SHAFT - REMOVAL) .
  7. Remove top ridge of cylinder bores with a ridge reamer before removing pistons from cylinder block. Be sure to keep top of pistons covered during this operation. 
  8. Piston and connecting rods must be removed from top of cylinder block. Rotate crankshaft so that each connecting rod is centered in cylinder bore.
    NOTE: Be careful not to nick or scratch crankshaft journals
  9. After removal, install bearing cap on the mating rod and mark pistons with matching cylinder number when removed from engine block.
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