Removal

NOTE: Cylinder Head must be removed before Pistons and Rods.





1. Remove top ridge of cylinder bores with a reliable ridge reamer before removing pistons from cylinder block. Be sure to keep tops of pistons covered during this operation. Mark piston with matching cylinder number.





2. Remove oil pan. Scribe the cylinder number on the side of the rod and cap for identification.
3. Pistons have a directional stamping in the front half of the piston facing towards the front of engine.
4. Pistons and connecting rods must be removed from top of cylinder block. Rotate crankshaft so that each connecting rod is centered in cylinder bore.
5. Remove Balance Shaft Assembly.
6. Remove connecting rod cap bolts. Push each piston and rod assembly out of cylinder bore.

NOTE: Be careful not to nick crankshaft journals.

7. After removal, install bearing cap on the mating rod.
8. Piston and Rods are serviced as an assembly.