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Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installation > < Drive Belt Tensioner Removal

Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal

1. Install the crankshaft balancer bolt.
2. Set the pistons 1 and 4 to TDC in direction of engine rotation.

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Note:  Note cylinder sequence.
3. Mark the connecting rod with the connecting rod bearing cover (1).

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4. Remove the 4 connecting rod bearing caps bolts (2) of cylinder 1 and 4.
5. Remove the connecting rod bearing caps (1) and the connecting rod bearing (3).

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6. Push the pistons 1 and 4 (1) out of the cylinder bore (2).

Note:  The shear surfaces of the con-rod and the con-rod bearing cover form a unique fit and must not be swapped or damaged. Do not lay down on the shear surfaces.
7. Remove the pistons 1 and 4 (1).
8. Turn crankshaft on crankshaft balancer through 180° in direction of rotation of engine.

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Note:  Note cylinder sequence.
9. Mark the connecting rod with the connecting rod bearing cover (1).

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10. Remove the 4 connecting rod bearing caps bolts (2) of cylinder 2 and 3.
11. Remove the connecting rod bearing caps (1) and the connecting rod bearing (3).

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12. Push the pistons 2 and 3 (1) out of the cylinder bore (2).

Note:  The shear surfaces of the con-rod and the con-rod bearing cover form a unique fit and must not be swapped or damaged. Do not lay down on the shear surfaces.
13. Remove the pistons 2 and 3 (1).

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Note:  Observe correct fitting position, observe alignment.
14. Remove the connecting rod bearing (1, 2).

Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installation > < Drive Belt Tensioner Removal