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Cylinder Block: Disassembly

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Fig 1: Identifying Connecting Rod, Connecting Rod Bearing, Piston, Piston Pin, Snap Ring, Circlip, Oil Ring And Top Ring
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NOTE: To prevent confusion of various parts, mark each part.
  1. Remove the connecting rod bearing.
  2. Remove the piston rings using piston ring expander.
  3. Remove the oil ring by hand.
    NOTE: Arrange the removed piston rings in proper order, to prevent confusion.
  4. Remove the snap ring on one end from the piston using a snap ring pliers. (Snap ring type)
  5. Remove the circlip on one end from the piston using a flat tip screwdriver. (Circlip type)
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage the piston, by wrapping the tip of flat tip screwdriver with tape.
  6. Remove the piston pin from the piston.
  7. Separate the piston and connecting rod.
    NOTE: Mark the direction of front side to each connecting rod.
  8. Remove the snap ring on other end from the piston using a snap ring pliers. (Snap ring type)
  9. Remove the circlip on other end from the piston using a flat tip screwdriver. (Circlip type)
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage the piston, by wrapping the tip of flat tip screwdriver with tape.
  10. Remove the plug and orifice from the cylinder block as necessary. Refer to , CYLINDER BLOCK , COMPONENT, General Description.
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