Patriot 2WD L4-2.0L (2008)
Connecting Rod: Service and Repair
Piston and Connecting Rod - Removal
REMOVAL
NOTE: Pistons, rings, and rods are serviced as an assembly.
CAUTION: To maintain engine balance, 1, 3, or 4 pistons can be replaced. If 2 pistons are replaced, engine will be out of balance.
1. Remove engine See: Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Engine - Removal.
2. Remove cylinder head See: Cylinder Head Assembly/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Cylinder Head - Removal.
3. Drain engine oil (2).
4. Remove oil pan (1)See: Engine Lubrication/Oil Pan/Service and Repair/Engine Oil Pan - Removal.
5. Remove oil filter (1).
6. Remove balance shaft assembly.
7. Remove ladder frame.
NOTE: Remove any carbon build up and clean debris from cylinder prior to piston removal to avoid scratching piston skirts.
8. 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.