Pistons, Removing And Installing: Removing

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The engine is secured to the engine and transmission holder. Refer to ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION, SEPARATING .

-- Remove the cylinder head. Refer to CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the oil pump. Refer to OIL PUMP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Mark the installation position and the connecting rod bearing cap allocation to the cylinder and connecting rod for installing again later. Refer to -item ) OVERVIEW - PISTONS AND CONNECTING ROD-.

-- Remove the connecting rod bearing cap.

-- Remove the piston with the connecting rod upward.

NOTE:

If difficult to move, heat the pistons to approximately 60 °C (140 °F).

-- Remove the circlip from the piston pin eye.

-- Remove the piston pin using the :VW222A .