V70R AWD L5-2.3L Turbo VIN 52 B5234T6 (1998)
4. Remove big end bearing caps:
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Check markings on bearing caps and connecting rods.
Mark with a number punch or die as necessary.
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Check centering of bearing shells in connecting rods and caps.
CAUTION:
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Do not mix up different crankshaft bearing shells.
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Do not rotate crankshaft.
5. Lift crankshaft out of cylinder block:
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Support crankshaft in suitable V-blocks on two outermost main journals.
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Remove remaining main bearing shells from block.
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Mark position of thrust bearing.
CAUTION: Do not mix up different main bearing shells.
6. Remove pistons from block:
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In order to overcome ring friction press pistons carefully out by hand.
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Taking care not to scratch bores, remove pistons and connecting rods from bores.
7. Clean joint faces: