Disassembly

NOTE:
^ When installing bearings, pistons, or other sliding parts, lubricate contacting surfaces with new engine oil.
^ Place removed parts such as bearings and bearing cans in their proper order and direction.
^ When installing connecting rod nuts, and main bearing cap bolts, apply new engine oil to threads and seating surfaces.
^ Do not allow any magnetic materials to contact the signal plate teeth of flywheel/drive plate.








PISTON AND CRANKSHAFT
1. Remove engine.
2. Place engine on a work stand.
3. Drain coolant and oil.
4. Remove oil pan.
5. Remove timing chain.
6. Remove cylinder head.
7. Remove pistons with connecting rods.





NOTE: When disassembling piston and connecting rod, remove snap ring first, then heat piston to 60 to 70° C (140 to 158° F).

8. Remove rear oil seal retainer.
^ When piston rings are not replaced, make sure that piston rings are mounted in their original positions. When replacing piston rings, if there is no punchmark, install with either side up.





9. Remove main bearing beam, cap and crankshaft.
^ Before removing bearing beam and bearing cap, measure crankshaft end play.
^ Bolts should be loosened in two or three steps.