How to remove and install piston/connecting rod assemblies on Chevrolet Avalanche,Silverado,Suburban,Tahoe,GMC Sierra,Yukon,Yukon Denali and Yukon XL?

When removing piston/connecting rod assemblies, start by checking for ridges at the upper limit of ring travel in each cylinder and remove them if present to avoid piston breakage. For verifying connecting rod endplay with feeler gauges, make sure that it does not exceed the service limit. The connecting rods and caps must be carefully labeled for proper reassembly. After removing the bearing insert, remove connecting rod cap fasteners and push the connecting rod/piston assembly out of the engine. To protect them, place the removed heads on blocks of wood. While installing piston rings, check and adjust ring end gaps so they are within specified limits and install rings correctly on each piston. Lubricate pistons, rings and cylinders with engine oil during installation and use a piston ring compressor. Make sure cylinder walls are clean when installing piston/connecting rod assemblies; apply engine oil to them; then guide each assembly into a cylinder being careful about its orientation. Verify connecting rod bearing oil clearance using Plastigage to ensure it meets specifications Apply grease or assembly lube to bearing faces before final installation of rod caps and bolts Repeat these steps for all piston/connecting rod assemblies; then rotate the crankshaft by hand checking for binding Finally, check correct connecting rod endplay, take rods for resizing if new components were installed.

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Chevrolet Avalanche Piston Asm,(W/ Pinion & Retainer) (Std)
Part Number: 89017849
$47.59 MSRP: $82.84
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- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston; Piston
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2009 Chevrolet Avalanche | 1/2 TON | 8 Cyl 6.0L
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Chevrolet Avalanche Piston Kit (Standard)
Part Number: 19208675
$38.47 MSRP: $63.68
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: PISTON KIT, Engine Piston; Piston
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010-2013 Chevrolet Avalanche | 1/2 TON | 8 Cyl 5.3L Flex
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Chevrolet Avalanche Piston Asm,(W/ Pinion)
Part Number: 89060486
$36.79 MSRP: $60.91
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston; Piston
- Replaces: 89017577
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2009 Chevrolet Avalanche | 1/2 TON | 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 5.3L Flex
- 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche | 1/2 TON
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Chevrolet Avalanche Piston Asm,(W/ Pinion & Retainer) (0.5Mm Outside)
Part Number: 89017850
$58.16 MSRP: $144.63
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston; Piston
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2009 Chevrolet Avalanche | 1/2 TON | 8 Cyl 6.0L
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Chevrolet Avalanche Piston,(W/Pinion)
Part Number: 19178597
$37.12 MSRP: $64.60
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston; Piston
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche | 1/2 TON
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Chevrolet Avalanche Piston Asm,(W/ Pinion)
Part Number: 89060483
$158.89 MSRP: $198.60
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston; Piston
- Replaces: 89017578
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2009 Chevrolet Avalanche | 1/2 TON | 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 5.3L Flex
- 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche | 1/2 TON
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Chevrolet Avalanche Piston Kit (0.5Mm Outside)
Part Number: 19208676
$164.50 MSRP: $259.99
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston; Piston
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010-2013 Chevrolet Avalanche | 1/2 TON | 8 Cyl 5.3L Flex
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Chevrolet Avalanche Piston Asm,(W/ Pinion)
Part Number: 89060484
$148.81 MSRP: $197.06
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston
- Replaces: 89017580
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2006 Chevrolet Avalanche | 1/2 TON | 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 5.3L Flex
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Chevrolet Avalanche Piston Asm,(W/ Pinion & Retainer) (0.5 Mm Outside)
Part Number: 89017473
$46.64 MSRP: $115.97
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston
- Replaces: 89017238
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche | 1/2 TON
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Chevrolet Avalanche Piston,(W/Pinion)
Part Number: 19178595
$166.24 MSRP: $262.75
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston
- Replaces: 89018048
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche | 1/2 TON
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Chevrolet Avalanche Piston,(W/Pinion, Std)
Part Number: 89017472
$80.77 MSRP: $127.08
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston; Piston
- Replaces: 89017237
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche | 1/2 TON
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Chevrolet Avalanche Piston,(W/Pinion)
Part Number: 89017479
Product Specifications
- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston; Piston
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche | 1/2 TON
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Chevrolet Avalanche Piston Asm,(W/ Connect Rod) 0.030" Outside
Part Number: 89060465
$90.79 MSRP: $142.85
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- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston
- Replaces: 12569477, 89017710
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2006 Chevrolet Avalanche | 1/2 TON, 3/4 TON | 8 Cyl 8.1L
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Chevrolet Avalanche Piston Asm,(W/ Pinion) (Std)
Part Number: 88894397
Product Specifications
- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston; Piston
- Replaces: 12456334
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2004 Chevrolet Avalanche | 1/2 TON | 8 Cyl 5.3L
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Chevrolet Avalanche Piston Asm,(W/ Connect Rod) 0.030" Outside
Part Number: 89060463
Product Specifications
- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston
- Replaces: 89017711, 12569478
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2006 Chevrolet Avalanche | 1/2 TON, 3/4 TON | 8 Cyl 8.1L
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Chevrolet Avalanche Piston Asm,(W/ Pinion) (0.5 Mm Outside)
Part Number: 88894398
Product Specifications
- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2004 Chevrolet Avalanche | 1/2 TON | 8 Cyl 5.3L
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Chevrolet Avalanche Piston Asm,(W/ Pinion)
Part Number: 89060485
Product Specifications
- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston; Piston
- Replaces: 89017579
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2006 Chevrolet Avalanche | 1/2 TON | 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 5.3L Flex
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Chevrolet Avalanche Piston Assembly, (W/ Connect Rod)
Part Number: 12583277
Product Specifications
- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston; Piston
- Replaces: 12564412, 89017680, 12569474
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2006 Chevrolet Avalanche | 3/4 TON | 8 Cyl 8.1L
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Chevrolet Avalanche Piston Asm,(W/ Pinion & Retainer) (Std)
Part Number: 89017680
Product Specifications
- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston
- Replaced by: 12583277
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2006 Chevrolet Avalanche | 3/4 TON | 8 Cyl 8.1L
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Chevrolet Avalanche Piston Assembly, (W/ Connect Rod)
Part Number: 12583278
Product Specifications
- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston; Piston
- Replaces: 89017681, 12564413, 12569473
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2004 Chevrolet Avalanche | 3/4 TON | 8 Cyl 8.1L

Chevrolet Avalanche Piston

The piston in Chevrolet Avalanche vehicles is one of the most significant parts that translate the energy of combustion process into the power necessary to propel the car. An important component of internal combustion engine; transforms pressure exerted by expanding gases into mechanical force that propels a car. Usually, Chevrolet avalanche pistons are come from aluminum alloys for their light weight and strong because of the high pressure and high temperature variation is encountered within the cylinder. Chevrolet Avalanche vehicles over the years have employed various types of pistons. Trunk pistons typical of petrol and Diesel engines bear side loads, and feature oil rings beneath the gudgeon pin. High-speed petrol engines use slipper pistons to reduce the weight of the reciprocating mass as well as improve the balance and mechanical efficiency of the parts. These design variations help assure that the pistons used in Chevrolet Avalanche automobiles provide exact rates of operation and dependable sturdiness.

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Chevrolet Avalanche Piston Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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19208675
Q: How to remove and install piston/connecting rod assemblies on Chevrolet Avalanche,Silverado,Suburban,Tahoe,GMC Sierra,Yukon,Yukon Denali and Yukon XL?
A: When removing piston/connecting rod assemblies, start by checking for ridges at the upper limit of ring travel in each cylinder and remove them if present to avoid piston breakage. For verifying connecting rod endplay with feeler gauges, make sure that it does not exceed the service limit. The connecting rods and caps must be carefully labeled for proper reassembly. After removing the bearing insert, remove connecting rod cap fasteners and push the connecting rod/piston assembly out of the engine. To protect them, place the removed heads on blocks of wood. While installing piston rings, check and adjust ring end gaps so they are within specified limits and install rings correctly on each piston. Lubricate pistons, rings and cylinders with engine oil during installation and use a piston ring compressor. Make sure cylinder walls are clean when installing piston/connecting rod assemblies; apply engine oil to them; then guide each assembly into a cylinder being careful about its orientation. Verify connecting rod bearing oil clearance using Plastigage to ensure it meets specifications Apply grease or assembly lube to bearing faces before final installation of rod caps and bolts Repeat these steps for all piston/connecting rod assemblies; then rotate the Crankshaft by hand checking for binding Finally, check correct connecting rod endplay, take rods for resizing if new components were installed.

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