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Pistons and Connecting Rods
9.612.0.006.7160 - 05/04
Disassembly Notes
After the removal of the carter and cylinder heads,
position the engine in upright position to remove the
connecting rods.
Remove connecting rod caps. The bolts must be
loosened alternately and in steps. Do not complete
loosen the screw of one side and later loosen other.
Before removing the piston, clean the inner part of
the liner to remove residues of coal and impurities.
With the connecting rod caps out, carefully remove
the piston / connecting rod set through the upper side
of the engine.
Remove piston pin snap rings. The piston pins must
move freely.
It is not necessary to hit or to heat up the piston pins.
To remove connecting rod bushings send the
connecting rods to a specialized authorized workshop.