15. Piston, Reconnecting Rod, Bearing, Crankshaft and Bearings

TOOL REQUIRED
^ J 41556 Connecting Rod Guide
^ J 24270 Cylinder Ring Ridge Remover

PISTON, RECONNECTING ROD, AND BEARING

NOTE: The connecting rods and the bearing caps are NOT interchangeable.





1. Use a cylinder ring ridge remover in order to remove the cylinder bore ring ridge.
a. Turn the crankshaft until the piston is at the bottom of the stroke.
b. Place a cloth on top of the piston.
c. Use a cylinder ring ridge remover in order to remove cylinder ring ridge.
d. Turn the crankshaft so the piston is at the top of the stroke.
e. Remove the cloth.
f. Remove the cutting debris from the cylinder and piston.

NOTE: Place matchmarks or numbers on the connecting rods and the connecting rod caps. Connecting rods and caps MUST be assembled to their original position and direction. Mark the top of the piston to the specific cylinder bore.





2. Remove the connecting rod bolts.

NOTE: Mark, sort, or organize the connecting rod bearings so they may be installed to their original position and location.

3. Remove the connecting rod cap.





4. Install the connecting rod guide to the connecting rod.





5. Use a hammer and tap lightly on the end of the connecting rod guide in order to remove the piston and connecting rod assembly from the cylinder bore.





6. Upon removal of the piston and connecting rod assembly, assemble the connecting rod cap and bolts onto the matching connecting rod.