Captiva

Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble - LE5 or LE9

Special Tools

EN-46745 Gudgeon Pin Retainer Remover and Installer

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools : LE5 or LE9 .

Warning: Handle the piston carefully. Worn piston rings are sharp and may cause bodily injury.

1. Disassemble the piston rings (1, 2, 3, 4, 5). Use a suitable tool to expand the rings. The piston rings must not be reused.




Note: Two retainers hold the piston pins in place. No special tools are required to remove the piston pins. Ensure that the piston pin is not damaged. Do not reuse the retainers.

2. Remove the gudgeon pin retainers using the EN-46745 remover (1).



3. Remove the gudgeon pin (1) and the connecting rod (3) from the piston (2).