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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCADILLAC2006STS AWD V8-4.6L VIN AREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE, COOLING AND EXHAUSTENGINESERVICE AND REPAIROVERHAULREPAIR INSTRUCTIONS53. PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD DISASSEMBLE
2006 Cadillac STS AWD V8-4.6L VIN A
53. Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble
2006 Cadillac STS AWD V8-4.6L VIN ASECTION 53. Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble
Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble
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- EN-46745 Piston Pin Clip Remover/Installer
1. Notice: 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.
Remove the piston rings using a piston ring expander. Place each ring in a clean shop towel for storage.
2. Important: Be careful not to nick or gouge the piston or the retaining ring groove with the screwdriver if the piston is to be reused.
Using the EN-46745, pry out the piston pin retainers by using the removal access notch in the side of the piston.
3. Discard the old piston pin retainers.
4. Slide the piston pin (4) out of the piston. The piston will disconnect from the connecting rod (2).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.