Piston Ring(s) - Removal

REMOVAL






NOTE: Typical piston shown.

1. Remove the piston and connecting rod(s) Piston And Connecting Rod - Removal

CAUTION: To avoid damage to the piston rings, they must be removed in the following order:
- No. 1 (upper) piston ring (1)
- No. 2 (intermediate) piston ring (2)
- Oil ring upper side rail (3)
- Oil ring lower side rail (4)
- Oil ring expander (5)






NOTE: Typical piston shown.

2. Remove the No. 1 (upper) piston ring using a ring expander tool.
3. Remove the No. 2 (intermediate) piston ring using a ring expander tool.






NOTE: Typical piston shown. Do not use a piston ring expander to remove the oil ring side rails.

4. Remove the oil ring upper side rail.
5. Remove the oil ring lower side rail.
6. Remove the oil ring expander (1).