Cylinder Block: Disassembly

2005 Subaru Outback i, StandardSECTION Disassembly
Fig 1: Disassembling Procedure Of Connecting Rod
G03828100Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  1. Remove the connecting rod cap.
  2. Remove the connecting rod bearing.
    NOTE: Arrange the removed connecting rod, connecting rod cap and bearing in order, to prevent confusion.
  3. Remove the piston rings using the piston ring expander.
  4. Remove the oil ring by hand.
    NOTE: Arrange the removed piston rings in proper order, to prevent confusion.
  5. Remove the snap ring.
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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