9.13
Section 9
Disassembly
9
Remove Balance Shaft
1. Remove the balance shaft from the crankcase. See
Figure 9-49.
Figure 9-49. Removing Balance Shaft.
Remove Connecting Rod and Piston
1. Remove the two hex flange screws and
connecting rod cap. See Figure 9-50.
NOTE: If a carbon ridge is present at the top of
the bore, use a ridge reamer tool to
remove it before attempting to remove
the piston.
2. Carefully push the connecting rod and the piston
away from the crankshaft and out of the cylinder
bore.
Figure 9-50. Removing Connecting Rod.
Remove Piston From Connecting Rod
1. Remove the wrist pin retainer and wrist pin.
Separate the piston from the connecting rod. See
Figure 9-51.
Figure 9-51. Removing Piston From Connecting
Rod.
Remove Piston Rings
1. Remove the top and center compression rings
using a ring expander tool. See Figure 9-52.
Figure 9-52. Removing Piston Rings.
2. Remove the oil control ring rails, then remove the
rails spacer.
Connecting
Rod Cap
Hex Flange
Screws
Piston Ring
Piston Ring
Expander
Balance
Shaft
Wrist Pin
Retainer
Connecting
Rod
Wrist
Pin
Piston