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Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection - 1.4L LUH, LUJ and LUV > < Engine Front Cover and Oil Pump Assemble

Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble (1.4L LUH, LUJ and LUV)

Special Tool

EN-49941   Remover / Installer Piston Retainer Ring

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .


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Warning: Handle the piston carefully. Worn piston rings are sharp and may cause bodily injury.


1. Remove the piston rings. Use piston ring pliers (1)

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2. The piston rings are ordered as followed:
  •  Upper compression ring (1)
  •  Lower compression ring (2)
  •  Oil rings and oil ring spacer (3) and (4)
3. Install the piston and connecting rod assembly to a bench vise. Use aluminium braces

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Warning: Use extreme care when removing snap rings. Always wear adequate eye protection in order to avoid personal injury.


4. Apply the EN-49941   remover (1) in the notch (3) to the piston pin retainer (2) and remove it.

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5. Remove the piston pin (2) and the connecting rod (3) from the piston (1).

Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection - 1.4L LUH, LUJ and LUV > < Engine Front Cover and Oil Pump Assemble