TM 5-3810-307-24-2-2
Piston and Connecting
Rod
Disassembly (1-24)
Remove the retaining rings.
Remove the piston pin.
Heating the piston is not required.
Piston Ring Expander Part No. 3823137
Remove the piston rings.
Piston, Pin and Connecting Rod -
Cleaning (1-25)
CAUTION
Do not use the bead blast method to clean
the piston. The piston will be damaged by
blast material embedded in the aluminum.
Soak the pistons in cold parts cleaner.
Soaking the pistons overnight will usually loosen the
carbon deposits.