EM/Engine Mechanical — Piston and Connecting Rod Inspection, page 108

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(b) Gradually heat the piston to about 80°C (176°F).

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(c) Using a plastic–faced hammer and brass bar, lightly tap out
the piston pin and remove the connecting rod.
HINT:
• The piston and pin are a matched set.
• Arrange the pistons, pins, rings, connecting rods and
bearings in the correct order.

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PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD
INSPECTION
1. CLEAN PISTON
(a) Using a gasket scraper, remove the carbon from the piston
top.

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(b) Using a groove cleaning tool or broken ring, clean the piston
ring grooves.

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(c) Using solvent and a brush, thoroughly clean the piston.
NOTICE: Do not use a wire brush.

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