Trooper LS V6-3.5L (1998)
NOTE: Before removing piston and connecting rod assembly, measure thrust clearance.
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Remove any ridge or carbon build up from the top end of the cylinder.
9. Remove the piston rings (8) with a piston ring expander. Arrange the removed piston rings in the cylinder number order.
10. Remove the piston pin (9) using J-24086-C piston pin service set and piston support with a press.
NOTE: Keep the parts removed from each cylinder separate. All parts must be reinstalled in their original positions. Heating the connecting rod
will permit easy removal of the piston pin.
