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Special Tools

J 24086-C Piston Pin Remover/Installer Set

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.


    Object Number: 909632  Size: SH

    Note: This procedure is to be used for oversized pistons only. Standard size pistons are supplied as an assembly consisting of a piston, piston pin, connecting rod and piston rings.

  1. Using piston ring pliers, remove the piston rings from the piston.

  2. Object Number: 688111  Size: SH
  3. Install fork insert J 24086-310 into fixture J 24086-10 piston pin remover/installer base, which are part of J 24086-C set .

  4. Object Number: 533478  Size: SH
  5. Install the piston and connecting rod assembly onto J 24086-10.
  6. Install the J 24086-107 onto the piston pin and J 24086-88A through the fixture and onto J 24086-107, which are part of J 24086-C set .

  7. Object Number: 533480  Size: SH

    Caution: After the installer hub bottoms on the support assembly, do not exceed 35 000 kPa (5,000 psi) pressure, this could cause damage to the tool.

  8. Press the piston pin from the piston and connecting rod assembly.
  9. The piston and pin are a matched set and are not to be serviced separately. Mark, sort organize the piston and the matching piston pin.