37. Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal

Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal





Note: Mark the installation position of the connecting rod bearing caps. The connecting rod bearings and bearing caps must not be interchanged with other connecting rods.

1. Remove the 4 connecting rod bearing cap bolts (1) of cylinder 2 and 3.

2. Remove the 2 connecting rod bearing caps (2) and the 2 connecting rod bearings of cylinder 2 and 3.

3. Rotate the crankshaft 180 degrees.




4. Remove the 4 connecting rod bearing cap bolts (1) of cylinder 1 and 4.

5. Remove the 2 connecting rod bearing caps (2) and the 2 connecting rod bearings of cylinder 1 and 4.




6. Remove the 4 pistons (1) and connecting rods (2) and the 4 upper connecting rod bearings (3) from the cylinder block.