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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2006 🢒 Vibe - AWD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 1.8L (LV6) 🢒 Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble

    Caution: Handle the piston carefully. Worn piston rings are sharp and may cause bodily injury.


    Object Number: 236178 Size: SH
  1. Disassemble the piston rings. Use a suitable tool in order to expand the rings. The piston rings must not be reused.

    2. Object Number: 236253 Size: SH
  2. Using a screwdriver, remove the piston snap rings.

    3. Object Number: 1641080 Size: SH
  3. Heat the piston to 80-90°C (176-194°F).

    4. Object Number: 1641083 Size: SH
  4. Lightly tap out the piston pin and remove the connecting rod.
  5. After removing the piston snap rings, remove the piston pin and remove the connecting rod.
    6. • The piston and pin are a matched set.
    • Arrange the pistons, pins, rings, connecting rods and bearings in correct order.