Remove and properly dispose of the oil filter.
Remove the oil filter adapter bolts from the engineblock.
Remove the oil filter adapter.
Remove and discard the oil filter adapter gasket.
Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal Engine Block Cylinder Block Piston Assembly
Special ToolsEN 46121Connecting Rod Guide Pin SetFor equivalent regional tools, refer toSpecial Tools.Note:An arrow/dot showing proper piston orientation is located onthe top of the piston.If the connecting rod bearings have been used in a runningengine, you must replace them with NEW connecting rod ...