Disassembly

Components





Canada Models-Block Heater

PISTON AND CRANKSHAFT





1. Place the engine assembly on a engine stand as shown.
2. Drain the engine of coolant.
3. Drain the engine oil.
4. Remove the timing belt.
5. Remove the oil pan and oil pump.
6. Remove the water pump.
7. Remove the cylinder head.





8. Remove the pistons with connecting rod.
^ When disassembling the piston and connecting rod, remove the snap ring first, then the heat piston to 60° - 70°C (140° -158°F) in heated oil as shown; or use a piston pin press stand at room temperature.

CAUTION:
^ When the piston rings are not replaced, make sure that piston rings are mounted in their original positions.
^ When replacing the piston rings the punchmark should be pointed away from the connecting rod end. If there is no punchmark, install the piston rings with either side up.

Main Bearing Cap Disassembly Sequence:

9. Remove the bearing caps and crankshaft.
^ Before removing the bearing cap, measure the crankshaft end play.

CAUTION: The bearing cap bolts must be loosened in two or three steps in the numerical order as shown.