Special Tools
EN-43966-1Connecting Rod Guides
For equivalent regional tools, refer toSpecial Tools.
Rotate the crankshaft to a position where the connecting rodbolts are the most accessible.Mark the connecting rod and cap with the cylinder position.Also mark their orientation. This will ensure the caps andconnecting rods are re-assembled properly.Remove any ridge at the top of the cylinder bore to avoiddamage to the piston ring lands.Remove the connecting rod bolts.Remove the connecting rod cap-(1).
InstallEN-43966-1guides-(2) on the connecting rod bolts beforeremoving the piston and connecting rod assembly.Remove the piston and connecting rodassembly-(1).
Additional Maintenance and Care
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