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Connecting Rod: Service and Repair

PISTON & CONNECTING RODS

REMOVAL

1. Remove the cylinder heads.
2. Remove the oil pan. 
3. Remove top ridge of cylinder bores with a reliable ridge reamer before removing pistons from cylinder block. Be sure to keep tops of pistons

covered during this operation. Pistons and connecting rods must be removed from top of cylinder block. When removing piston and connecting
rod assemblies from the engine, rotate crankshaft so that each connecting rod is centered in cylinder bore.

CAUTION:  DO NOT stamp the connecting rods for cylinder identification

4. Inspect connecting rods and connecting rod caps for cylinder identification. Identify them with a paint mark or scribe, if necessary

5. Remove connecting rod cap. Install protectors, special tool 8189, on connecting rod. Guide each piston and rod assembly out of cylinder bore.

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