Sidekick JX 2D 4WD L4-16L (1998) Cylinder Liner Specifications
Cylinder Liner: Service and Repair
PISTON, PISTON RINGS, CONNECTING RODS AND CYLINDERS
REMOVAL
1. Remove cylinder head from cylinder block.
2. Drain engine oil.
3. Remove oil pan and oil pump strainer.
4. Mark cylinder number on all pistons, connecting rods anti rod bearing caps, using silver pencil or quick drying paint.
5. Remove rod bearing caps.
6. Install guide hose over threads of rod bolts. This is to prevent damage to bearing journal and rod bolt threads when removing connecting rod.
7. Decarbon top of cylinder bore before removing piston from cylinder.
8. Push piston and connecting rod assembly out through the top of cylinder bore.
DISASSEMBLY
1. Using piston ring expander, remove two compression rings (Top and 2nd) and oil ring from piston.
2. Remove piston pin from connecting rod.
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Ease out piston pin circlips, as shown.
