Special Tools
• | J-24270 Cylinder Bore Ridge Reamer
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• | J-41556 Connecting Rod Guide
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For equivalent regional tools, refer to
Special Tools.
- Mark the piston with the number of the cylinder from which the piston is being removed.
- Mark the connecting rod and the connecting rod cap in order to ensure correct assembly.
Caution: If there is a pronounced ridge at the top of the piston travel, the ridge must be removed with a ridge reamer before the piston and connecting rod assembly are removed. Applying force may break
the piston rings or damage the piston.
- Use the
J-24270 Cylinder Bore Ridge Reamer
in order to remove the cylinder bore ring ridge. Complete the following steps:
3.1. | Turn the crankshaft until the piston is at the bottom of the stroke. |
3.2. | Cover the piston with a cloth. |
3.3. | Remove the cylinder ring ridge. |
3.4. | Turn the crankshaft until the piston is at the top of the stroke. |
3.6. | Remove the metal shavings from the cylinder and piston. |
- Remove the connecting rod bolts.
- Remove the connecting rod cap.
- Remove the connecting rod bearing half.
- Install
J-41556 Connecting Rod Guide
into the connecting rod.
- Remove the connecting rod and piston assembly from the engine with a suitable tool.