Piston And Connecting Rod - Removal

REMOVAL

Special Tools:










1. Disconnect both negative battery cables.
2. Remove the cylinder head Cylinder Head - Removal.





3. Remove the oil pan and suction tube. Engine Oil Pan - Removal










4. Remove bolts and the block stiffener.





5. Using Miller Tool crankshaft barring tool, rotate the crankshaft so all of the pistons are below TDC.
6. Before removing the piston(s) from the bore(s):
a. Remove any carbon ridge formations or deposits at the top of the bore with a dull scraper or soft wire brush.
b. If cylinder bore wear ridges are found, use a ridge reamer to cut the ridge from the bore. DO NOT remove more metal than necessary to remove the ridge.





7. Remove the J-jet cooling nozzles.

NOTE: If cylinders have ridges, the cylinders are oversize and will more than likely need boring.

8. Using a hammer and steel stamp, stamp the cylinder number in the top of each piston. The front of the piston is identified by a stamping on the top of the piston. DO NOT stamp in the outside 5 mm (.197 in.) of the piston diameter. DO NOT stamp over the piston pin.
9. Mark the connecting rod and cap with the corresponding cylinder numbers.
10. Remove the connecting rod bolts and rod caps. Use care so the cylinder bores and connecting rods are not damaged.
11. Use a hammer handle or similar object to push the piston and connecting rod through the cylinder bore.
12. Store the piston/rod assemblies in a rack.