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Fig. 142: Locating Generator 
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10. Remove power steering pump (A) from engine. 

Fig. 143: Locating Power Steering Pump 
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DISASSEMBLY 

1. Remove drive plate.  

2. Remove knock sensor (A). 

 

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Fig. 144: Locating Knock Sensor 
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3. Remove upper oil pan (A). 

Fig. 145: Locating Upper Oil Pan 
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4. Remove baffle plate (A). 

 

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Fig. 146: Locating Baffle Plate 
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5. Remove rear oil seal case (A). 

Fig. 147: Locating Rear Oil Seal Case 
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6. Remove oil drain cover (A). 

 

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Fig. 148: Locating Oil Drain Cover 
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7. Check the connecting rod end play. Refer to CONNECTING ROD AND CRANKSHAFT.  

8. Check the connecting rod cap oil clearance. Refer to CONNECTING ROD AND CRANKSHAFT.  

9. Remove piston and connecting rod assemblies. 

1. Using a ridge reamer, remove all the carbon from the top of the cylinder.  

2. Push the piston, connecting rod assembly and upper bearing through the top of the cylinder block.  

10. Remove crankshaft main bearing cap and check oil clearance. Refer to CONNECTING ROD AND 

CRANKSHAFT.  

11. Check the crankshaft end play. Refer to PISTON AND RINGS.  

12. Lift the crankshaft (A) out of engine, being careful not to damage journals. 

NOTE:

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Keep the bearings, connecting rod and cap together.  

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Arrange the piston and connecting rod assemblies in the correct 
order.  

 

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