Section 04 ENGINE
Subsection 05 (TOP END)
SMR2000-046_04_05A.FM 04-05-17
– Place piston over connecting rod and align
bores, then gently tap piston pin with a fiber
hammer to push out inner plastic ring on oppo-
site side. Support piston from opposite side.
– As necessary, pull halves of inner sleeve with
long nose pliers.
1. Pulling inner sleeve half
Circlip
Always use new circlips.
CAUTION: Always use new circlips. At installa-
tion, take care not to deform them. Circlips
must not move freely after installation.
To easily insert circlip into piston, use circlip installer.
1. Circlip installer
– Remove sleeve from pusher then insert circlip
into its bore.
– Reinstall sleeve onto pusher and push until cir-
clip comes in end of tool.
TYPICAL
1. Circlip near end of tool
– Position end of tool against piston pin opening.
– Firmly hold piston against tool and tap tool with
a plastic tip hammer to insert circlip into its
groove.
CAUTION: The hand retaining the piston should
absorb the energy to protect the connecting rod.
WARNING
Always wear safety glasses when installing
piston circlips.
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