Piston And Connecting Rod Disassemble - Suzuki XL7 2007 Service Manual

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– Cracks at welded areas that retain the ring gear

onto the engine flywheel (3)

– Damaged or missing ring gear teeth (5)

2. Replace the engine flywheel as necessary.

Reference: "Engine Flywheel Installation: ".

Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble

Reference: "Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing

Special tool

EN-46745 Piston Pin Clip Remover/Installer

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

1. Remove the piston rings using a piston ring

expander. Place each ring in a clean shop towel for

• 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.

Reference: "Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearings

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