Disassembling the piston and connecting rod [Toyota Land Cruiser J70]

1. Check the fit of the piston and piston pin by rocking the piston on the piston pin. If any movement (play) is felt, replace the piston and pin as a set.



2. Remove the compression piston rings using an expander.



Manually remove the upper and lower scrapers and the oil ring expander

Caution: Arrange the piston rings in the correct order.

3. Disconnect the connecting rod from the piston.

a) Remove the piston pin retaining rings.

b) Heat the piston to approximately 60°C (L series) or 80°C (KZ series).

c) Press the pin out of the piston bosses using a hammer and a round brass punch of a suitable diameter.

Note: Arrange pistons, pins, rings, connecting rods and bearings in the proper order.