Disassembly Note

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NOTE:

Use a suitable ring expander to remove piston rings to prevent damage.

Fig 1: Removing Top Compression Ring

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Remove the top compression ring.
Remove the second compression ring.

Fig 2: Removing Second Compression Ring
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Remove the first oil control ring.

Fig 3: Removing First Oil Control Ring
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Remove the oil control spacer ring.

Fig 4: Removing Oil Control Spacer Ring
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Remove the second oil control ring.

Fig 5: Removing Second Oil Control Ring
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NOTE:

Take note of piston connecting rod assembly and mark the connecting rod and the piston to ensure proper orientation during reassembly.

Fig 6: Removing Piston Pin From Piston Connecting Rod Assembly

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Use a suitable piston pin tool to press the piston pin out of the piston connecting rod assembly.
Remove the connecting rod from the piston.

Fig 7: Removing Connecting Rod From Piston
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Clean and inspect the connecting rod and the piston. Refer to PISTON INSPECTION and CONNECTING ROD INSPECTION .