Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Pontiac Torrent and 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Mark the piston with the number of the cylinder from which the piston is being removed.
- Mark the connecting rod and the connecting rod cap in order to ensure correct assembly.
- Use the J 24270:
reamer in order to remove the cylinder bore ring ridge.
Complete the following steps:
- Turn the crankshaft until the piston is at the bottom of the stroke.
- Cover the piston with a cloth.
- Remove the cylinder ring ridge.
- Turn the crankshaft until the piston is at the top of the stroke.
- Remove the cloth.
- Remove the metal shavings from the cylinder and piston.
- Remove the connecting rod bolts.
- Remove the connecting rod cap and bearing half.
- Install J 41556: guide onto the connecting rod bolts.
- Remove the connecting rod and piston assembly.
- Push out the assembly using a suitable tool.
CAUTION:
If there is a pronounced ridge at the top of the piston travel, the ridge must be removed with a ridge reamer before the piston and connecting rod assembly are removed. Applying force may break the piston rings or damage the piston.