Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal
 
  
 
 
  
   
    
     |  | Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal | 
   
  
  
   
   
    
    
    
    
    
   
   
    
   
   
   
    
     
      
       | 1. | Rotate the crankshaft to a position where the connecting rod bolts are the most accessible. 
 
   
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       | 2. | Mark the connecting rod and cap with the cylinder position. Also mark their orientation. This will ensure the caps and connecting rods are re-assembled properly. 
 
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       | 3. | Remove any ridge at the top of the cylinder bore to avoid damage to the piston ring lands. 
 
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       | 4. | Remove the connecting rod bolts (2). 
 
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       | 5. | Remove the connecting rod cap (1). 
 
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       | 6. | Remove the connecting rod bearing (3). 
 
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       | 7. | Remove the piston and connecting rod assembly (4). 
 
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