TL V6-3206cc 3.2L SOHC MFI (1998)
CAUTION: If the ridge is not removed, it may damage the pistons as they are pushed out.
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Remove the connecting rod caps after setting the crank pin at BDC for each cylinder. Remove the piston assembly by pushing on the
connecting rod.
CAUTION: Take care not to damage the crank pin or cylinder with the connecting rod.
5. Remove the bearing from the cap. Keep all caps/bearings in order.
6. Remove the upper bearing halves from the connecting rods and set them aside with their respective caps.
7. Reinstall the cap on the rod after removing each piston/connecting rod assembly.
8. To avoid mix-up on reassembly, mark each piston/connecting rod assembly with its cylinder number.
NOTE: The existing number on the connecting rod does not indicate its position in the engine, it indicates the rod bore size.
9. Remove the bearing cap bolts and bearing cap side bolts, then remove the bearing caps.
