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Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal
Install the crankshaft balancer bolt.
Set the pistons 1 and 4 to BDC in direction of engine rotation.
Mark the connecting rod with the big end bearing cover (1).
Remove the 4 big end bearing caps nuts (2) of cylinder 1 and 4.
Remove the big end bearing caps (1) and the big end bearing (3).
Push the pistons 1 and 4 (1) out of the cylinder bore (2).
Remove the pistons 1 and 4 (1).
Turn crankshaft on crankshaft balancer through 180 degrees in direction of rotation of engine.
Repeat for the piston 2 and 3.
Note:
Observe correct fitting position, observe alignment.
Remove the big end bearing (1, 2).
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