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REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS, PART 1
PISTON DISASSEMBLY AND INSPECTION
Use care when disassembling, cleaning and
inspecting piston and connecting rods. Be sure to
identify and mark parts to be reused so they can
be installed in the same locations from which they
were removed.
1. Using snap ring pliers, remove and set aside
the snap rings at each end of the wrist pin
bore.
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Figure 194 — Wrist Pin Removal
2. Push the wrist pin out of the bore.
3. Remove the connecting rod from the piston.
4. Place the piston on a clean, flat surface.
Rest the piston on its crown.
5. Using the piston ring pliers, carefully remove
the rings from their grooves.
6. Inspect the piston, pin, connecting rod and
bearing for wear and damage. Replace parts
as required.
7. Clean the piston and ring lands with a soft
brush and appropriate cleaning agents. Do
NOT use scrapers or other tools which can
damage the sealing surfaces.
Main Bearing Cap Removal
[212 HH]
Bearing caps are marked. Be sure to return each
bearing cap to its original location at assembly.
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Figure 195 — Crankshaft No. 1 Main Bearing Cap
1. Using puller 9990114, adapter 9990262 and
slide hammer 9996400, remove the bearing
caps.
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Figure 196 — Removing Main Bearing Cap
1. No. 1 Main Bearing Cap
2. Crankshaft Hub
3. Attaching Screws
1. Tool No. 9996400
2. Tool No. 9990262
3. Tool No. 9990114