Engine Disassembly (Rev 1/97)
36
32. Remove the timing gear housing and injection pump.
Timing Gear Housing and Injection Pump
33. Remove the ring ridge from the top of each cylinder, if
necessary.
34. Mark, or note the existing marks on, the connecting rod
caps, connecting rods, pistons, and main bearing caps
so they can be placed in the same position when assem-
bled.
Identification Marks
aea221
aea222
35. Remove the connecting rod caps.
Removing Connecting Rod Caps
36. Carefully remove the piston and connecting rod assem-
blies through the top of the cylinders to avoid scratch-
ing or marring the cylinder walls.
37. Remove the main bearing caps.
NOTE: The rear main bearing cap (flywheel end) has
a thrust bearing on each side. Make sure to remove
these two thrust bearings.
Removing Connecting Main Bearing Caps
aea223
aea224
