Detroit Diesel 4000 Series, Service Manual, Page: 524 / 2706

SERIES 4000 12/16V SERVICE MANUAL
To avoid injury when barring the engine over, stand clear so
that the crankshaft will not unexpectedly rotate and cause
loss of control of barring tool.
3. Install barring tool.
4. Remove access port covers, left and right sides, from respective cylinders.
5. Turn crankpin of respective cylinder on right side 40 before TDC and left side 40 after
TDC.
6. Loosen connecting rod bolts (arrows) through inspection port with socket and large
ratchet. See Figure 275.
Figure 275 Release Connecting Rod Bolts Through Inspection Port
Except for the different position of the crankshaft, the remainder of the removal procedure is the
same as for removing piston with connecting rod on engine stand.
Removing Piston with Connecting Rod (Mounted on Engine Stand)
Perform the following steps to remove piston with connecting rod in turnover stand.
All information subject to change without notice.
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