REMOVAL

NOTE: Refer to the connecting rod Description before beginning repair. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/PISTON & CONNECTING ROD - DESCRIPTION).

1. Disconnect negative cable from battery.
2. Remove the cylinder heads. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD - REMOVAL)
3. Remove the oil pan. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PAN - REMOVAL)
4. Remove the top ridge of cylinder bores with a reliable ridge reamer, if necessary, before removing pistons from cylinder block. Be sure to keep tops of pistons covered during this operation. Pistons and connecting rods must be removed from top of cylinder block. When removing piston and connecting rod assemblies from the engine, rotate crankshaft so that each connecting rod is centered in cylinder bore.
5. Inspect connecting rods and connecting rod caps for cylinder identification. Identify them with a paint mark or scribe, if necessary .

6. Remove connecting rod cap. Install connecting rod bolt protectors . on connecting rod bolts or use special tool #8189 to guide cracked connecting rod.
7. Remove each piston and connecting rod assembly out of the cylinder bore.

NOTE: Be careful not to nick crankshaft journals.

8. After removal, install bearing cap on the mating rod.