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To dismantle and assemble Operation 4-2
To dismantle
1 Remove the pistons and connecting rod assemblies, Operation 4-1.
2 Remove the big-end bearing shells (A5) from the connecting rod (A4) and connecting rod cap. If the bearings
are to be used again, make a note of the position where they were fitted.
3 Remove the circlips (A1).
4 Remove the gudgeon pin (A2) and separate the connecting rod and the piston crown from the piston.
5 Remove carefully the piston rings (A3) from the piston crown and clean the piston ring grooves with a
suitable cleaning tool.
Special equipment is required to renew the small end bearing. If this operation becomes necessary, contact
your Perkins dealer.