Mark each connecting rod cap according to cylinder.
Rotate the crankshaft until the pistons are below the carbon deposits which are found above the ring travel area.
Use a scraper or a blunt edged instrument to loosen the carbon deposits. Do not damage the cylinder with the
scraper.
Remove the remaining carbon with a Scotch-Brite® cleaning pad or equivalent.
Warning: To prevent serious eye damage wear eye protection during this operation.
An alternative method to remove the carbon ridge is to use a high quality steel wire wheel installed in a drill or die
grinder.
NOTE: An inferior quality wire wheel will lose steel bristles during operation, thus causing additional contamination.
Do not use the steel w ire wheel in the piston travel area. Operate the wheel in a circular motion to remove
the deposits.
Mark each piston according to the cylinder.
NOTE: On pistons with anodized coatings, do not stamp on the anodized coating or on the outer rim.
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Remove the capscrews, connecting rod cap and connecting rod bearings.
Push the connecting rod and piston assembly out of cylinder bore. Care must be taken not to mutilate the connecting rod or bearing.
