For 1990-2009 cars

#### Special Tools

EN-46745 Piston Pin Clip Remover/Installer

### Removal Procedures

Caution: You must use a piston ring expander to remove and install the piston rings. Only expand the rings far enough to fit over the piston lands. If the rings are overexpanded, the top ring will shatter and the others will distort.

1. Remove the piston rings using a piston ring expander. Place each ring in a clean shop towel for storage.

Note:

• | The connecting rod is non-directional and may be assembled/reassembled to the piston in either direction.

• | DO NOT reuse the piston pin retainers.

2. Using the EN-46745 , remove the piston pin retainers by using the removal access notch (1) in the side of the piston. Discard the piston pin retainers.
3. Slide the piston pin out of the piston. The piston will disconnect from the connecting rod.