TM 5-3825-226-24
PISTONS
REMOVE PISTONS
Tools Needed
A
8S2269
Ridge Reamer
1
start by:
a)
remove cylinder heads
b)
remove oil pan
1. Remove the carbon from the top inside surface of
the cylinders with tool (A).
2. Turn the crankshaft until two pistons are at bottom
center.
3. Remove connecting rod caps (1) from the two
connecting rods. Put pieces of rubber hose or tape on
the threads of the connecting rod bolts as protection for
the crankshaft.
4. Push the pistons and connecting rods away from the
crankshaft until the piston rings are above the cylinder
block.
5. Remove the two pistons (2) and the connecting rods.
Keep each connecting rod cap with its respective
connecting rod and piston. Put identification on each
connecting rod as to its location for use at installation.
CAUTION
Do not turn the crankshaft while any
of the connecting rods are in the
engine without the caps installed.
6. Do Steps 2 through 5 for the remainder of the
pistons.
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