3-12
CC025D
CC026D
13. Using an awl, remove one piston-pin circlip.
CC032D
14. Using the Piston Pin Puller, remove the piston pin.
Account for the opposite-side circlip. Remove the
piston.
NOTE: It is advisable to remove the opposite-side
circlip prior to using the puller.
CC033D
NOTE: Support the connecting rod with rubber
bands to avoid damaging the rod or install the Con-
necting Rod Holder.
NOTE: If the existing rings will not be replaced with
new rings, note the location of each ring for proper
installation. When replacing with new rings, replace
as a complete set only. If the piston rings must be
removed, remove them in this sequence.
A. Starting with the top ring, slide one end of the ring
out of the ring-groove.
B. Remove each ring by working it toward the dome
of the piston while rotating it out of the groove.
Servicing Top-Side
Components
NOTE: Whenever a part is worn excessively,
cracked, or damaged in any way, replacement is nec-
essary.
VALVE ASSEMBLY
When servicing valve assembly, inspect valve seats,
valve stems, valve faces, and valve stem ends for pits,
burn marks, or other signs of abnormal wear.
NOTE: Whenever a valve is out of tolerance, it must
be replaced.
AT THIS POINT
To service cylinder, see Servicing Top-Side Compo-
nents sub-section.
CAUTION
When removing the cylinder, be sure to support the pis-
ton to prevent damage to the crankcase and piston.
CAUTION
Do not allow the connecting rod to go down inside the
crankcase. If the rod is down inside the crankcase and
the crankshaft is rotated, severe damage will result.
AT THIS POINT
To service piston, see Servicing Top-Side Components
sub-section.
AT THIS POINT
To service center crankcase components only, proceed
to Removing Left-Side Components.
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