(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 correct order.
PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD
INSPECTION
EG0FE–01
1. CLEAN PISTON
(a) Using a gasket scraper, remove the carbon from the piston
top.
(b) Using a groove cleaning tool or broken ring, clean the piston
ring grooves.
(c) Using solvent and a brush, thoroughly clean the piston.
NOTICE: Do not use a wire brush.
EG–110
–ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING ENGINE MECHANICAL