GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 24270 Ridge Reamer
    • J 5239 Guide Set

    Object Number: 11497  Size: SH

    Important: Do not remove the excessive material from the cylinder bore. Excessive removal of material may require cylinder boring to the next oversize.

  1. Remove the cylinder bore ridge as necessary.
  2. 1.1. Rotate the crankshaft until the piston is at the bottom of the stroke (BDC).
    1.2. Place a cloth on top of the piston.
    1.3. Perform the cutting operation with a J 24270 . Refer to the manufacturer's instructions before using the J 24270 .
    1.4. Remove the J 24270 .
    1.5. Rotate the crankshaft until the piston is at top dead center (TDC).
    1.6. Remove the cloth and the cuttings.
    1.7. Repeat the procedure for each piston.

    Object Number: 354031  Size: SH

    Important: Place the matching marks or numbers on the connecting rods and the connecting rod caps. The connecting rod caps must be assembled to their original connecting rods.

  3. Remove the connecting rod nuts.

  4. Object Number: 354030  Size: SH

    Notice: Do not shim, scrape, or file bearing inserts. Do not touch the bearing surface of the insert with bare fingers. Skin oil and acids will etch the bearing surface.

    Important: If reusing bearings, keep the bearings with their original connecting rod and connecting rod cap.

  5. Remove the connecting rod cap and the lower connecting rod bearing.

  6. Object Number: 354029  Size: SH
  7. Install the J 5239 on the connecting rod bolts.

  8. Object Number: 354028  Size: SH
  9. Remove the piston, connecting rod and upper connecting rod bearing out of the top of the engine block using the J 5239 .

  10. Object Number: 354027  Size: SH
  11. Remove the J 5239 from the connecting rod bolts.
  12. Remove the remaining piston and the connecting rod assemblies.
  13. Wipe the oil from the bearings and the crankpins.