Skylark V6-3100 3.1L VIN M SFI (1996)
Piston Pin: All Technical Service Bulletins
Engine - Piston Pin Removal/Installation Revision
File In Section: 06 - Engine/Propulsion System
Bulletin No.: 01-06-01-002A
Date: December, 2002
SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE
Subject:
Revised Piston Pin Removal/Installation Procedures
Models:
1994-96 Buick Regal
1994-98 Buick Skylark
1994-99 Buick Century
1994-96 Chevrolet Beretta, Corsica
1994-99 Chevrolet Lumina
1995-99 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
1997-99 Chevrolet Malibu
1994-96 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cierra
1994-97 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
1994-98 Oldsmobile Achieva
1997-99 Oldsmobile Cutlass
1994-98 Pontiac Grand Am
1994-99 Pontiac Grand Prix
with 3.1L Engine (VIN M - RPO L82)
This bulletin is being revised to update the models information. Please discard Corporate Number 01-06-01-002 (Section 06-Engines).
This bulletin is being issued to revise the piston and rod assembly removal/installation procedures in the Engine Section of the Service Manual.
Revised Service Procedure
The following steps are provided to assist in the replacement of the piston assemblies.
Tools Required
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J 24086 Connecting Rod Press
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J 24086-C Piston Pin Remover/Installer
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Connecting Rod Oven (Rod kiln)
Piston and connecting Rod Disassemble
Important:
Prior to piston/connecting rod removal, mark or identify the piston/connecting rod assembly, and its orientation to the front of the engine,
before removal.
1.
Remove the pistons from the engine following the instructions found in the Engine Repair Section of the Service Manual.
