Part 3

80. Before removing the pistons, inspect the top of the cylinder bores. If necessary, remove the ridge of carbon deposits from each cylinder using and abrasive pad or equivalent, following manufacturer's instructions.

81. NOTE: Clearly mark the position and orientation of the pistons, connecting rods, connecting rod caps and connecting rod bearings for assembly.





Remove the connecting rod cap bolts and cap.
^ Discard the connecting rod cap bolts.

82. NOTICE: Do not scratch the cylinder walls or crankshaft journals with the connecting rod.





Using the Connecting Rod Installer, remove the piston/rod assembly from the engine block.
^ Repeat these 2 steps until all the piston/rod assemblies are removed from the engine block.

83. Remove the engine block from the stand and place on a workbench.





84. Remove the bolts and studs in the indicated sequence.
^ Discard the lower cylinder block bolts
^ Remove the lower cylinder block.





85. Remove the crankshaft main seal.
^ Remove the crankshaft.





86. Remove the crankshaft thrust bearing from the cylinder block.

87. NOTE: If the main bearings are being reused, mark them for correct position and orientation for reassembly.





Remove the bearings from the lower cylinder block.

88. NOTE: If the main bearings are being reused, mark them for correct position and orientation for reassembly.





Remove the crankshaft main bearings from the cylinder block.

89. Inspect the cylinder block, lower cylinder block, pistons and connecting rods.