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Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal



Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal

Tools Required:

J 41556 Connecting Rod Guides




1. Mark the piston with the number of the cylinder from which the piston is being removed.
2. Mark the connecting rod and the connecting rod cap with the cylinder position. Also mark the orientation. This will ensure the caps and connecting rods are re-assembled properly.
3. Remove the connecting rod bolts.
4. Remove the connecting rod cap and bearing half.




5. Install J 41556 on the connecting rod.




6. Remove the connecting rod and piston assembly. Push out the assembly.
7. Remove J 41556.