Disassembly

PISTON AND CRANKSHAFT





1. Place the engine on a work stand.
2. Drain the engine of coolant.
3. Drain the engine oil.
4. Remove the timing belt.
5. Remove the engine oil pan and oil pump.
6. Remove the water pump.
7. Remove the cylinder head.





8. Remove the pistons with connecting rod assemblies.
^ When disassembling the pistons and connecting rods, remove the snap ring first, then heat the piston to 60° - 70°C (140° - 158°F) or use a piston pin press stand at room temperature.

CAUTION:
^ When the piston rings are not replaced, make sure that piston rings are installed in their original position and direction.
^ When replacing the piston rings install them with the punchmark facing up. If there is no punchmark, install with either side up.





9. Remove the bearing caps and crankshaft.
^ Before removing the bearing caps, measure the crankshaft end play.

CAUTION: The bearing cap bolts must be loosened in two or three steps in the numerical order as shown.