9-26 CRANKSHAFT/TRANSMISSION
Pistons
Piston Removal
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Split the crankcase (see Crankcase Splitting).
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Remove the connecting rod nuts [A] and big end caps [B].
NOTE
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Mark and record the locations of the connecting rods
and their big end caps so that they can be reassembled
in their original positions.
•
Remove:
Camshaft Chain (see Camshaft Chain Removal in the
engine Top End chapter)
Crankshaft [A]
•
Remove the connecting rods with pistons to the cylinder
head side [B].
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Remove the piston pin snap rings [A].
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Using the piston pin puller assembly [A], remove the pis-
ton pins.
Special Tool - Piston Pin Puller Assembly: 57001-910
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Remove the pistons.
•
Carefully spread the ring opening with y our thumbs and
then push up on the opposite side of the ring [A] to remove
it.
•
Remove the 3-piece oil ring with your thumbs in the same
manner.
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