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Rod, Piston And Connecting: Removal: Notes

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  1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the engine from the vehicle. Refer to REMOVAL .
  3. Remove both of the cylinder heads. Refer to CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVAL .
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  4. Remove the oil pump and pickup tube (2). Refer to PUMP, ENGINE OIL, REMOVAL .
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  5. Remove the bolts (1) and the windage tray (2).
    CAUTION:

    To prevent damage to the oil jets, remove the oil jets before removing the pistons.

    CAUTION:

    Use caution when removing and installing oil jets. Damage to oil jet nozzle could cause severe engine damage. Care must be taken not to damage the crankshaft tone ring when removing cylinder number four oil jet.

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  6. Remove the appropriate oil jet bolt (2) and remove the oil jet (1).
    NOTE:

    The piston and connecting rod assembly must be removed through the top of cylinder block.

  7. Rotate the crankshaft so the connecting rod is centered in the cylinder bore.
  8. Remove the bolts and the fracture-split connecting rod cap.
    NOTE:

    Use care not to nick or scratch the crankshaft journal or cylinder bore during removal.

  9. Carefully remove the piston and connecting rod assembly out through the top of the cylinder block.
  10. Mark the pistons with the matching cylinder number after removal.
  11. Repeat this procedure for the remaining pistons and connecting rod assemblies.
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