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Oil Filter Housing Disassemble > < Cylinder Head Removal

Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal


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1. Remove the 6 oil pan baffle bolts (1).
2. Remove the oil pan baffle (2).

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Note:  The EN-46778   fixing tool should not be installed.
3. Set the crankshaft to TDC of combustion stroke of cylinder 1
4. Remove the 4 connecting rod bearing cap bolts (4) from the cylinder 2 and 3.

Note:  Note the marking (2) of the connecting rod bearing caps. Set aside in the order removed.

Note:  The shear surfaces of the connecting rod and the connecting rod bearing cap form a unique fit and must not be swapped or damaged. Do not lay down on the shear surfaces
5. Remove the 2 connecting rod bearing caps (3) from the cylinder 2 and 3.

Note:  Set aside in the order removed.
6. Remove the 2 connecting rod lower bearings (1).

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Note:  Note the marking (2) of the connecting rod. Set aside in the order removed.
7. Push the 2 pistons with the connecting rod (1) from the cylinder 2 and 3 upwards.
8. Remove the 2 connecting rod upper bearings (3) from the cylinder 2 and 3.
9. Turn the crankshaft through 180° and set the crankshaft to TDC of combustion stroke of cylinder 2.

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10. Remove the 4 connecting rod bearing cap bolts (4) from the cylinder 1 and 4.

Note:  Note the marking (2) of the connecting rod bearing caps. Set aside in the order removed.

Note:  The shear surfaces of the connecting rod and the connecting rod bearing cap form a unique fit and must not be swapped or damaged. Do not lay down on the shear surfaces.
11. Remove the 2 connecting rod bearing caps (3) from the cylinder 1 and 4.

Note:  Set aside in the order removed.
12. Remove the 2 connecting rod lower bearings (1).

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Note:  Note the marking (2) of the connecting rod. Set aside in the order removed.
13. Push the 2 pistons with connecting rod (1) from the cylinder 1 and 4 upwards.

Note:  Set aside in the order removed.
14. Remove the 2 connecting rod upper bearings (3) from the cylinder 1 and 4.

Oil Filter Housing Disassemble > < Cylinder Head Removal