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Piston And Connecting Rod

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Fig 1: Identifying Piston And Connecting Rod And Related Components
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NOTE: To prevent confusion of various parts, mark each part.
  1. Remove the connecting rod bearing from connecting rod and connecting rod cap.
  2. Remove the piston rings using piston ring expander, and remove the oil ring by hand.
    NOTE:
    • Arrange the piston rings and oil rings in order so that they can be installed in their original positions.
    • Be careful not to confuse the piston rings and oil rings.
  3. Remove the circlip on one end from the piston using a flat tip screwdriver.
    NOTE: Be careful not damage the piston and piston pin, by wrapping the tip of flat tip screwdriver with tape.
  4. Remove the piston pin from piston, and remove the connecting rod from piston.
  5. Remove the circlip on other end from the piston using a flat tip screwdriver.
NOTE: Be careful not damage the piston and piston pin, by wrapping the tip of flat tip screwdriver with tape.