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Piston, Pin, and Connecting Rod Replacement: Disassembly

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  1. Remove the piston from the engine block (see OIL PAN REMOVAL  ).
  2. Apply new engine oil to the piston pin snap rings (A), and turn them in the ring grooves until the end gaps are lined up with the cutouts in the piston pin bores (B).
    NOTE: Take care not to damage the ring grooves.
    Fig 1: Identifying Piston Pin Snap Ring And Piston Pin Bore
    G03692437Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Remove both snap rings (A). Start at the cutout in the piston pin bore. Remove the snap rings carefully so they do not go flying or get lost. Wear eye protection.
    Fig 2: Removing Snap Ring
    G03692438Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Heat the piston and connecting rod assembly to about 158 °F (70 °C), then remove the piston pin.
    Fig 3: Heating Piston And Connecting Rod Assembly
    G03692439Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
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