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Piston Pin: Service and Repair

TOOLS REQUIRED
- J 24086-C Piston Pin Removal Set, or equivalent





REMOVAL
Remove the pin from the piston.

INSTALLATION
Install the piston pin and connecting rod assembly.

CAUTION: After the piston pin removal set (J 24086-C) installer hub bottoms on the support assembly, do not exceed 35000 kPa (5000 psi) or the tool may be damaged.

NOTE: When assembling the piston and connecting rod, the mark on the top of the piston must point to the front of the engine block. The flange on the connecting rod must face toward the front of the piston on the left hand assembly and face toward the rear of the piston on the right hand assembly.

a. Lubricate the piston holes in both the piston and the connecting rod assembly.





b. Press the piston pin into the piston and connecting rod assembly using the piston Pin removal set (J 24086-C).
c. Inspect for freedom of movement of the piston of the piston pin.
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