GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2003 🢒 CTS - RHD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 2.6L and 3.2L 🢒 Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal

    Object Number: 769025 Size: SH
  1. Rotate the crankshaft until the rod bearing cap bolts are accessible.
  2. Remove the rod bearing cap bolts.
  3. Remove the rod bearing cap.
  4. Remove the lower rod bearing.

    5. Object Number: 217374 Size: SH

    Important: Re-install the rod cap to the rod when the piston is removed from the engine block. The rod and cap are not interchangeable. The mating surfaces must be protected from damage.

  5. Use a block of wood or use a soft material to drive each piston out of the block.
  6. Remove the upper rod bearing.