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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2009 🢒 Vibe - AWD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 2.4L (LAX) 🢒 Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble

Disassemble Procedure

    Object Number: 2018132 Size: SH
  1. Using a piston ring expander (1), remove the 2 compression rings.

    2. Note: Arrange the removed parts in the correct order.

  2. Remove the oil ring rail and oil ring expander by hand.

    3. Object Number: 2018136 Size: SH
  3. Using a screwdriver, pry out the 2 piston pin hole snap rings (1).

    4. Object Number: 2017263 Size: SH
  4. Gradually heat the piston to between 80 and 90°C (176 and 194°F).

    5. Object Number: 2017264 Size: SH

    Note: 

       • The piston and pin are a matched set.
       • Arrange the pistons, pin, rings, connecting rods and bearings in the correct order.

  5. Using a plastic hammer and brass bar, lightly tap out the piston pin and remove the connecting rod.
  6. Inspect crankshaft thrust clearance. Refer to Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection.