Unscrew and remove the engine oil
fill cap on top of the valve cover.
Pour in the oil slowly and carefully
you do not spill any. Clean up any
spills immediately. Spilled oil could
damage co
Oil is a major contributor to your
engine’s performance and longevity.
Always use a premium-grade 0W-20
detergent oil displaying the API
Certification Seal. This seal indicates
the oil is e
You may use a synthetic motor oil if
it meets the same requirements
given for a conventional motor oil: it
displays the API certification seal,
and it is the proper weight. You must
follow t
Special Tools Required
Valve spring compressor attachment 07757-PJ1010A
Identify the valves and valve springs as they are
removed so that each item can be reinstalled in its
original position.
1. Remove the cylinder head.
2. Using an appropriate-sized socket (A) and plastic
mallet (B), lightly tap
Disassembly
1. Remove the piston from the engine block.
2. Apply new engine oil to the piston pin snap rings
(A), and turn them in the ring grooves until the end
gaps are lined up with the cutouts in the piston pin
bores (B).
NOTE: Take care not to damage the ring grooves.
3. Remove both snap rin