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12. Use a 5/16 in. 12 point socket to remove connecting rod bolts, then remove rod cap, roll-
er bearings and bearing cage from connecting rod.
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a-Connecting Rod Bolts
13. Push piston out of cylinder block.
14. After removal, reassemble each piston and connecting rod assembly.
CAUTION
Each connecting rod and end cap are a matched machined set and must never be
mismatched.
15. Inspect pistons as outlined in “Cleaning and Inspection” following.
16. Use Piston Ring Expander (91-24697) to remove piston rings. Always install new piston
rings.
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a-Piston Ring Expander (91-24697)