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Cylinder Block - Disassembly (Piston and Crankshaft)

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Disassembly

PISTON AND CRANKSHAFT

Piston and Crankshaft Disassembly

  1. 1
    Remove engine. Refer to "ENGINE REMOVAL".
  2. 2
    Remove compressor bracket then install engine on Tool.
    Engine mounted on an engine stand/work tool. Labels point to tool numbers KV10106500, KV10115300 and ST0501S000 identifying the engine attachment, adapter and engine stand.
    SEM809D
  3. 3
    Remove cylinder head. Refer to "Removal" in "TIMING CHAIN".
  4. 4
    Remove oil pan. Refer to "Removal" in "OIL PAN".
  5. 5
    Remove timing chain. Refer to "Removal" in "TIMING CHAIN".
  6. 6
    Remove pistons with connecting rod. When disassembling piston and connecting rod, remove snap ring first, then heat piston to 60 to 70°C (140 to 158°F) or use piston pin press stand at room temperature.
    Piston heater tool used to heat pistons during piston/connecting rod disassembly. Labels point to 'Oil' and 'Piston heater'.
    SEM877B
  7. 7
    Remove rear oil seal retainer.
  8. 8
    Remove bearing beam, bearing cap and crankshaft. Before removing bearing cap, measure crankshaft end play. Bolts should be loosened in two or three steps.
    Loosen in numerical order.
    Bottom view of the cylinder block main bearing caps with numbered loosening sequence callouts. An arrow indicates 'Engine front'. Note reads 'Loosen in numerical order.'
    SEM007D

See also

ENGINE REMOVAL · TIMING CHAIN · OIL PAN

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