Nubira SX Hatchback L4-2.0L DOHC D-TEC MFI (1999)
Piston: Service and Repair
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the cylinder head with the intake manifold and exhaust manifold attached. Refer to Cyliner Head Assembly; Service and Repair; Cylinder
Head and Gasket.
2. Remove the oil pan.
3. Remove the oil pump/pickup tube bolts.
4. Remove the oil pump/pickup tube.
5. Remove the engine block lower support and the splash shield bolts.
6. Remove the engine block lower support and the splash shield.
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.
Caution: Use care when handling the piston. Worn piston rings are sharp and may cause injury.
13. Remove the piston.