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DE390A
9. Mark the pistons, connecting rods, and connecting
rod caps for installing purposes; then rotate the
crankshaft so that one connecting rod is at bottom-
dead-center (BDC).
DE580
DE440A
10. Remove the two cap screws from the connecting rod
cap and remove the cap. Account for one bearing
insert.
DE600
11. Rotate the crankshaft carefully until the second con-
necting rod is at BDC; then using a large wooden
dowel or hammer handle, carefully push against the
first connecting rod until the piston/connecting rod
assembly is free of the cylinder bore.
NOTE: If the piston “hangs-up” at the top of the cyl-
inder, it may be necessary to cut the ridge with an
appropriate ridge reamer.
DE599A
DE394
12. Attach the connecting rod cap with bearing inserts
and loosely install the cap screws keeping the assem-
blies together.
DE602
CAUTION
The connecting rod and connecting rod cap are
matched components and cannot be interchanged or
replaced separately. If matched components are inter-
changed or reversed, severe engine damage WILL
occur.
