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Piston and Connecting Rod

PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD





Remove or Disconnect
1. Mark the piston (86) with the number of the cylinder from which it is being removed.
2. Mark the connecting rod (83) and the rod cap (81) 50 that they can be assembled correctly.
3. Turn the crankshaft (22) to bottom dead center.

Clean
- Carbon from the top end of the cylinder.

4. Connecting rod nut (80) and cap (81).

NOTICE:
- If there is a pronounced ridge at the top of the piston travel, this ridge must be removed with a ridge reamer before removing piston and connecting rod assembly. Do not use force. Avoid breaking piston rings and damaging the piston.
- Install thread protector to avoid damage to the crankshaft journal.

5. Connecting rod (83) and piston assembly (86). Push out with a suitable tool.

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