B2300 SE Regular Cab 2WD L4-2.3L VIN A (1997)
Piston Pin: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Mark the piston and pins to ensure assembly with the same rod and installation in the same cylinders from which they were removed.
2. Using an arbor press and Piston Pin Remover and Replacer T68P-6135-A, or equivalent press the pin from the piston and connecting rod.
CAUTION: Mark the connecting rod direction for proper reassembly.
INSTALLATION
1. Start the piston pin into the piston and connecting rod; this may require a light tap with a mallet.
2. Finish installing piston pin into piston using Piston Pin Remover and Replacer T68P-6135-A, or equivalent until the pin is centered in the piston.
NOTE:
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Assemble the piston to the connecting rod with the oil squirt holes on the side of the connecting rod and the arrow in the piston positioned as
shown.
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Piston pins must be installed in the original piston from which they were removed.
