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Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal

Note: The EN-50516 fixing tool should not be installed.

1. Set the crankshaft to BDC of combustion stroke of cylinder 1.
2. Remove the 2 connecting rod bearing cap bolts (3) from the cylinder 1.

Note: The shear surfaces of the connecting rod and the connecting rod bearing cap form a unique fit and must not be swapped or damaged. Do not lay down on the shear surfaces.

Note: Set aside in the order removed.

3. Remove the connecting rod bearing cap (2) from the cylinder 1.
4. Remove the connecting rod lower bearing (1).




Note: Set aside in the order removed.

5. Push the piston with the connecting rod (1) from the cylinder 1 upward.
6. Remove the connecting rod upper bearings (2) from the cylinder 1.
7. Set the crankshaft to BDC of combustion stroke of cylinder 2 and follow the steps 2-6.
8. Set the crankshaft to BDC of combustion stroke of cylinder 3 and follow the steps 2-6.