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Cylinder Block: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Subaru Outback and 2006 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Identifying Crankshaft Assembly Components
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  1. Remove the connecting rod cap.
  2. Remove the connecting rod bearing.
    NOTE: Arrange the removed connecting rod, connecting rod cap and bearing in order, to prevent confusion.
  3. Remove the piston rings using piston ring expander.
  4. Remove the oil ring by hand.
    NOTE: Arrange the removed piston rings in proper order, to prevent confusion.
  5. Remove the snap ring.