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Piston Ring(s) - Removal







REMOVAL





1. Using a suitable ring expander, remove upper and intermediate piston rings.
2. Remove the upper oil ring side rail, lower oil ring side rail and then oil ring expander from piston.

NOTE: Care must be taken not to remove aluminum from the piston while cleaning.

3. Clean ring grooves of any carbon deposits.