TM 5-3895-382-24 Pistons and Connecting Rods - Remove SMCS Code: 1225-011 Removal Procedure Table 34 Required Tools Part Tool Number Part Description Qty A 8S-2269 Ridge Reamer 1 Start By: a. Remove the cylinder head.  Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Cylinder Head - Remove". b. Remove the engine oil pump.  Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Engine Oil Pump - Remove". c. Remove the piston cooling jets.  Refer to Disassembly and  Assembly,  "Piston  Cooling  Jets  -  Remove  and Install". NOTICE Keep all parts clean from contaminants. Contaminants    may    cause    rapid    wear    and    shortened component life. 1. Use  Tool  (A)  to  remove  the  liner  wear  ridge  from  the inner surface of the cylinder liner. 2. Position the two pistons that are being removed at the bottom center position. Illustration 189 3. Remove nuts (1) and the bolts. 4. Remove connecting rod caps (2) and the connecting rod bearings.      Keep   connecting   rod   caps   (2)   and   the connecting rod bearings together for installation. Illustration 190 5. Push pistons (3) and the connecting rods out of the top of cylinder block (4). Pistons and Connecting Rods - Disassemble SMCS Code: 1225-015 Disassembly Procedure Table 35 Required Tools Part Tool Number Part Description Qty A 1U-6683 Ring Expander 1 B 1P-1857 Retaining Ring Pliers 1 Start By: a. Remove  the  pistons   and   the   connecting   rods. Refer   to   Disassembly   and   Assembly,   "Piston and Connecting Rods - Remove". NOTICE Keep all parts clean from contaminants. Contaminants    may    cause    rapid    wear    and    shortened component life. 7-75