Kohler CH18-745 Automobile Parts User Manual


 
9.17
Section 9
Disassembly
9
Figure 9-65. Removing Connecting Rod Bolts.
NOTE: If a carbon ridge is present at the top of
either cylinder bore, use a ridge reamer
tool to remove the ridge before
attempting to remove the piston.
Figure 9-64. Removing Camshaft (Note Shim).
Remove Connecting Rods with Pistons
and Rings
1. Remove the two hex. flange screws securing the
closest connecting rod end cap. Remove the end
cap. See Figure 9-65.
Figure 9-66. Mark End Cap with Cylinder Number
Before Removal.
NOTE: The cylinders are numbered on the
crankcase. Use the numbers to mark each
end cap, connecting rod and piston for
reassembly. Do not mix end caps and
connecting rods.
Figure 9-67. Removing Piston/Connecting Rod
Assemblies.
2. Carefully remove the connecting rod and piston
assembly from the cylinder bore. See Figure 9-67.
3. Repeat the above procedures for the other
connecting rod and piston assembly.
Remove Camshaft
1. Remove the camshaft and shim. See Figure 9-64.
Camshaft
Shim