G 1500 1/2 Ton Van V8-5.7L VIN R (1997)
Piston: Service and Repair
Removal
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Tools Required
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J 6239 Connecting Rod Guide Set
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J 5239 Guide Set
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Or Equivalents
1. Remove the Engine.
2. Remove the ring ridge.
a. Turn the crankshaft until the piston is at the bottom of the stroke.
b. Place a cloth on top of the piston.
c. Use a ridge reamer to remove cylinder ring ridge.
d. Turn the crankshaft so the piston is at the top of the stroke.
e. Remove the cloth.
f.
Remove the cutting debris.
NOTE: Place matchmarks or numbers on the connecting rods and the connecting rod caps. Assemble the connecting rod caps to the matching
connecting rods.
3. Remove the connecting rod nuts.
4. Remove the connecting rod cap.