Removing Pistons
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- Connecting rod bolts and bearing shells must always be replaced.
- Turn the crankshaft so that the crank pin of the pistons to be removed is positioned outwards.
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- Note the association between the connecting-rod big end and the connecting-rod bearing cap as the cracked connecting rods only fit in one position.
- The retaining lugs of the connecting-rod bearing shells are always located on the same side in order to prevent the bearing shells from turning.
- The connecting-rod bearing cap and the big end of the connecting-rod bearing have the same connecting-rod numbers.
- Remove piston and connecting rod.
- 1.1 For re-installation, mark the allocation of connecting rods to connecting-rod bearing caps and the cylinder.
- 1.2 If necessary, unscrew > T40069 - locking pin and turn the crankshaft as required.
- 1.3 Unscrew screws on the connecting-rod bearing caps and remove connecting-rod bearing caps.
- 1.4 Push piston out of the crankcase using a wooden handle and remove it with your other hand.
- 1.5 Fit connecting-rod bearing cap hand-tight on the connecting rod and set it down on a clean surface after marking it according to the relevant cylinder.
Connecting-rod bearing cap