Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble Buick Encore I

Special Tool

EN-49941 Remover / Installer Piston Retainer Ring

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

1. Remove the piston rings. Use piston ring pliers (1)
2. The piston rings are ordered as followed: Upper compression ring (1) Lower compression ring (2) Oil rings and oil ring spacer (3) and (4)
3. Install the piston and connecting rod assembly to a bench vise. Use aluminium braces
4. Apply the EN-49941 remover (1) in the notch (3) to the piston pin retainer (2) and remove it.
5. Remove the piston pin (2) and the connecting rod (3) from the piston (1).