Forenza L4-2.0L (2004)
Piston: Service and Repair
Pistons and Rods Removal and Installation
Tools Required:
J-8037 Universal Piston Ring Compressor
J-8087 Cylinder Bore Check Gauge
KM-427 Piston Pin Service Set
KM-470-B Angular Torque Gauge
Removal
1. Remove the cylinder head with the intake manifold and exhaust manifold attached.
2. Remove the oil pan.
3. Remove the oil suction pipe bolts and support bracket bolts.
4. Remove the oil suction pipe.
5. Remove the crankshaft bearing bridge and the oil pan scraper bolts.
6. Remove the crankshaft bearing bridge and the oil pan scraper.
7. Move the piston to the bottom of the piston stroke.
8. Mark the connecting rod cap for position.
9. Remove the connecting rod cap bolts.
10. Remove the connecting rod cap and the lower connecting rod bearing.
11. Remove the upper piston connecting rod bearing.
12. Ridge ream the cylinder wall.
13. Remove the piston.
14. Use a piston ring expander tool to expand the piston rings.