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[2005-2008] [TRX500 FA/FGA]
CYLINDER/PISTON
Remove the gasket and dowel pins.
DOWEL PINS
Remove the cam chain guide.
GASKET
CAM CHAIN GUIDE
PISTON REMOVAL
Place a clean shop towel over the crankcase to pre-
PISTON
vent the clip from falling into the crankcase.
PISTON PIN
Remove the piston pin clips with the pliers.
Push the piston pin out of the piston and connecting
rod, and remove the piston.
PISTON PIN CLIP
Spread each piston ring and remove it by lifting up
Do not damage the
at a point opposite the gap.
piston ring by
spreading the ends
too far.
Clean carbon deposits from the ring grooves with a
ring that will be discarded. Never use a wire brush;
it will scratch the groove.
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