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Piston & Connecting Rod: Removal

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  1. Remove the cylinder heads (Refer to CYLINDER HEAD  )
  2. Remove the oil pan. (Refer to OIL PAN  )
  3. Remove top ridge of cylinder bores with a reliable ridge reamer before removing pistons from cylinder block. Be sure to keep tops of pistons covered during this operation. Pistons and connecting rods must be removed from top of cylinder block. When removing piston and connecting rod assemblies from the engine, rotate crankshaft so that each connecting rod is centered in cylinder bore. 
  4. Inspect connecting rods and connecting rod caps for cylinder identification. Identify them if necessary (Fig 1 ).
    Fig 1: Connecting Rod To Cylinder Identification
    G03511966Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  5. Remove connecting rod cap. Install protectors on connecting rod bolts (Fig 2 ). Push each piston and rod assembly out of cylinder bore.
    NOTE: Be careful not to nick crankshaft journals.
    Fig 2: Connecting Rod Guides And Crankshaft Protectors
    G03511967Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  6. After removal, install bearing cap on the mating rod.
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