Special Tools
EN-43966-1Connecting Rod Guides
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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).
Valve Lifter Removal - Left Side
Note:Do not stroke/cycle the stationary hydraulic lash adjusterplunger without oil in the lower pressure chamber.Do not allow the stationary hydraulic lash adjuster to tipover, plunger down, after the oil fill.Remove the valve lifters (SHLAs) from the cylinder head. Ifthe lifters are to be reused, k ...