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Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble




Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble

Special Tool

EN-49941 - Remover / Installer Piston Retainer Ring

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools Tools and Equipment.





Warning

Handle the piston carefully. Worn piston rings are sharp and may cause bodily injury.

1. Remove the piston rings. Use piston ring pliers (1)





2. The piston rings are ordered as followed:

* Upper compression ring (1)

* Lower compression ring (2)

* Oil rings and oil ring spacer (3) and (4)

3. Install the piston and connecting rod assembly to a bench vise. Use aluminium braces





Warning

Use extreme care when removing snap rings. Always wear adequate eye protection in order to avoid personal injury.

4. Apply the EN-49941 - remover (1) in the notch (3) to the piston pin retainer (2) and remove it.





5. Remove the piston pin (2) and the connecting rod (3) from the piston (1).