Tools Required
- Rotate the crankshaft
to a position where the connecting rod bolts are the most accessible.
- Mark the connecting rod and cap with the cylinder position. Also
mark their orientation. This will ensure the caps and connecting rods are
re-assembled properly.
- Remove any ridge at the top of the cylinder bore to avoid damage
to the piston ring lands.
- Remove the connecting rod bolts.
- Remove the connecting rod cap.
- Install J-43966-1
/J 41742
on the connecting rod bolts before removing the piston and
connecting rod assembly.
- Remove the piston and connecting rod assembly.