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Figure 91. Piston and connecting rod.
the piston skirt is not nicked. Use
(2) Removal of connecting rod and piston
lead protective jaws to protect the
rings from piston.
bottom of the skirt from nicks and
(a) Remove the piston pin retainer rings
also to prevent nicks in the rod
at each end of the piston pin.
which will lead to piston and/or
Caution.
connecting rod failure.
Whenever a connecting rod with the
piston is secured in a vise, be
extremely careful that the bottom of
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