3500 4x4 Pickup L6-359 5.9L DSL Turbo (1996)
Remove the connecting rod capscrews and rod caps.
CAUTION: Use care so the cylinder bores and connecting rods are not damaged.
Use a hammer handle or similar object to push the piston and connecting rod through the cylinder bore.
Store the piston/rod assemblies in a rack.
Inspect the rod journals for deep scratches, indications of overheating and other damage.