Disassembly
DisassemblyPISTON, CRANKSHAFT AND OIL JET
1. Remove engine.
2. Place engine on a work stand.
3. Drain coolant and oil.
4. Remove oil pan.
5. Remove timing chain.
6. Remove cylinder head.
7. Remove pistons with connecting rods.
When disassembling piston and connecting rod, remove snap ring first, then heat piston to 60 to 70°C (140 to 158°F).
8. Remove rear oil seal retainer.
CAUTION: When piston rings are not replaced, make sure that piston rings are mounted in their original positions.
When replacing piston rings, if there is no punchmark, install with either side up.
9. Loosen bolts in numerical order as shown and remove main bearing beam, bearing cap and crankshaft.
Before removing bearing beam and bearing cap, measure crankshaft end play.
Bolts should be loosened in two or three steps.
10. Remove oil jets.