Piston Rings: Removal

Remove piston and connecting rod. (Refer to PISTON & CONNECTING ROD )
Remove No. 1 and No.2 piston rings (Fig 1) from piston using a ring expander tool (Figure).

Fig 1: Removing & Installing Piston Ring
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Remove upper oil ring side rail (Fig 1).
Remove lower oil ring side rail (Fig 1).
Remove oil ring expander (Fig 1).