Civic L4-1.3L Hybrid (2008)
Connecting Rod: Service and Repair
Piston, Pin, and Connecting Rod Replacement
Special Tools Required
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Piston base 07973-6570500
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Piston base spring 07973-6570600
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Piston pin base insert 07973-6890400
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Piston base head 07PAF-0010400
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Pilot collar 07973-6890300
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Adjustable piston pin driver shaft 07973-6890200
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Adjustable piston pin driver head 07973-6570201
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Piston base head insert (2) 07PAF-0010500
Disassembly
1. Assemble the special tool as shown.
2. Temporarily install the pilot collar over the piston pin base insert (A), and adjust the piston base head inserts as shown, then tighten the screws (B).
Remove the pilot collar.
3. Assemble and adjust the length of the piston pin driver head and shaft to 57 mm (2.2 inch).
4. With the arrow on top of the piston pointing up, place the piston assembly (A) on the special tool (B). Be sure you position the recessed flat area
of the piston against the piston base head inserts (C) as shown.
