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Pistons and connecting rod assemblies
To remove and to fit Operation 4-1
Special requirements
To remove
1 Remove the cylinder head assembly, Operation 3-5.
2 Remove the oil pump, Operation 10-4.
3 Remove the carbon ridge from the top inside surface of the cylinder liners.
4 Turn the crankshaft until two pistons are at bottom centre.
5 Remove the bolts (A1) and the bearing caps. Push the connecting rods and pistons up until the rings are
free from the cylinder liners.
6 Withdraw carefully the pistons and connecting rods from the cylinder liners. Store the bearing caps with their
relevant connecting rods.
7 Repeat steps 3 to 6 for the remainder of the pistons and connecting rods.
Special tools Consumable products
Description Part number Description Part number
Installer, piston GE50003 Anti-seize compound CV60890