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 Silverado Piston Kit (Rh, Std)
Part Number: 12656876
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- Other Name: PISTON KIT, Engine Piston; Piston
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- 2014-2021 Chevrolet Silverado | 1500 CREW CAB, 1500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 DOUBLE CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, 1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX, CREW 5'8" BOX 1/2 TON, CREW 5'8" BOX 1/2 TON(VIN REQ'D), CREW CAB 1/2 TON, CREW CAB 5'8" BOX 1/2 TON, CREW CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 8' BOX 1/2 TON, REGULAR CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, REGULAR CAB 8' BOX 1/2 TON | 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl5.3L
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Chevrolet Silverado Piston Kit (Std RH)
Part Number: 12656874
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- Other Name: PISTON KIT, Engine Piston; Piston
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- 2014-2021 Chevrolet Silverado | 1500 CREW CAB, 1500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 DOUBLE CAB STANDARD BOX, CREW 5'8" BOX 1/2 TON(VIN REQ'D), CREW CAB 1/2 TON, CREW CAB 5'8" BOX 1/2 TON, CREW CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON | 8 Cyl 6.2L
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Chevrolet Silverado Piston Kit (Lh, Std)
Part Number: 12656877
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- Other Name: PISTON KIT, Engine Piston; Piston
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- 2014-2021 Chevrolet Silverado | 1500 CREW CAB, 1500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 DOUBLE CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, 1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX, CREW 5'8" BOX 1/2 TON, CREW 5'8" BOX 1/2 TON(VIN REQ'D), CREW CAB 1/2 TON, CREW CAB 5'8" BOX 1/2 TON, CREW CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 8' BOX 1/2 TON, REGULAR CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, REGULAR CAB 8' BOX 1/2 TON | 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl5.3L
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Chevrolet Silverado Piston Asm,(W/ Pinion & Retainer) (Std)
Part Number: 89017849
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- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston; Piston
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- 2006-2019 Chevrolet Silverado | 1500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, 1500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, 1500 EXTENDED CAB SHORT BOX, 1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, 1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX, 2500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, 2500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, 2500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, 2500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, 2500 REG (CAB ONLY), 2500 REGULAR CAB, 3500 CHASSIS EXTENDED CAB 161.5, 3500 CHASSIS REGULAR CAB 137.0, 3500 CHASSIS REGULAR CAB 161.5, 3500 CREW CAB, 3500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, 3500 CREW CAB ONLY, 3500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, 3500 DOUBLE CAB LONG BOX, 3500 EXTENDED CAB, 3500 REGULAR (CAB ONLY), 3500 REGULAR CAB, CLASSIC 1500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 1500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 1500 EXTENDED CAB SHORT BOX, CLASSIC 1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 2500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 2500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 2500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 2500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 2500 REGULAR CAB, CLASSIC 3500 CHASSIS EXTENDED CAB 161.5, CLASSIC 3500 CHASSIS REGULAR CAB 137.0, CLASSIC 3500 CHASSIS REGULAR CAB 161.5, CLASSIC 3500 CREW CAB, CLASSIC 3500 EXTENDED CAB, CLASSIC 3500 REGULAR CAB, CREW CAB 1 TON, CREW CAB 1/2 TON, CREW CAB 2500 LONG BOX, CREW CAB 6'6" BOX 3/4 TON, CREW CAB 8' BOX 3/4 TON, DOUBLE CAB 2500 LONG BOX, DOUBLE CAB 2500 STANDARD BOX, EXTENDED CAB 1 TON, EXTENDED CAB 5'8" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 6'6" BOX 3/4 TON, EXTENDED CAB 8' BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 8' BOX 3/4 TON, EXTENDED CAB CHASSIS 1 TON 161.5, REGULAR CAB 1 TON, REGULAR CAB 3/4 TON, REGULAR CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, REGULAR CAB 8' BOX 1/2 TON, REGULAR CAB CHASSIS 1 TON 137.0, REGULAR CAB CHASSIS 1 TON 161.5 | 8 Cyl 6.0L, 8 Cyl 6.0L Flex
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Chevrolet Silverado Piston Kit (Standard)
Part Number: 19208675
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- Other Name: PISTON KIT, Engine Piston; Piston
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- 2010-2013 Chevrolet Silverado | CREW CAB 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 5'8" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 8' BOX 1/2 TON, REGULAR CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, REGULAR CAB 8' BOX 1/2 TON | 8 Cyl 4.8L Flex, 8 Cyl 5.3L Flex
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Chevrolet Silverado Piston Asm,(W/ Pinion)
Part Number: 89060486
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- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston; Piston
- Replaces: 89017577
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- 2005-2009 Chevrolet Silverado | 1500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, 1500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, 1500 EXTENDED CAB SHORT BOX, 1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, 1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 1500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 1500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 1500 EXTENDED CAB SHORT BOX, CLASSIC 1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX, CREW CAB 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 5'8" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 8' BOX 1/2 TON, REGULAR CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, REGULAR CAB 8' BOX 1/2 TON | 8 Cyl 4.8L, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 5.3L Flex
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Chevrolet Silverado Piston Asm,(W/ Pinion)(Std)
Part Number: 88894280
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- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston; Piston
- Replaces: 12522850
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- 1999-2013 Chevrolet Silverado | 1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, 1500 EXTENDED CAB SHORT BOX, 1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, 1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 1500 EXTENDED CAB SHORT BOX, CLASSIC 1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX, EXTENDED CAB 5'8" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 8' BOX 1/2 TON, REGULAR CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, REGULAR CAB 8' BOX 1/2 TON | 6 Cyl 4.3L
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Chevrolet Silverado Piston Kit,Engine
Part Number: 19208471
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- Other Name: PISTON KIT, Engine Piston; Piston
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- 2010-2013 Chevrolet Silverado | CREW CAB 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 5'8" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 8' BOX 1/2 TON, REGULAR CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, REGULAR CAB 8' BOX 1/2 TON | 8 Cyl 6.2L Flex
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Chevrolet Silverado Piston Kit (Std LH)
Part Number: 12656875
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- Other Name: PISTON KIT, Engine Piston; Piston
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- 2014-2021 Chevrolet Silverado | 1500 CREW CAB, 1500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 DOUBLE CAB STANDARD BOX, CREW 5'8" BOX 1/2 TON(VIN REQ'D), CREW CAB 1/2 TON, CREW CAB 5'8" BOX 1/2 TON, CREW CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON | 8 Cyl 6.2L
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Chevrolet Silverado Piston Asm,(W/ Pinion)
Part Number: 89060483
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- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston; Piston
- Replaces: 89017578
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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- 2005-2009 Chevrolet Silverado | 1500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, 1500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, 1500 EXTENDED CAB SHORT BOX, 1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, 1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 1500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 1500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 1500 EXTENDED CAB SHORT BOX, CLASSIC 1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX, CREW CAB 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 5'8" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 8' BOX 1/2 TON, REGULAR CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, REGULAR CAB 8' BOX 1/2 TON | 8 Cyl 4.8L, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 5.3L Flex
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Chevrolet Silverado Piston Asm,(W/ Pinion)(0.127 Mm Outside)
Part Number: 88894281
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- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston
- Replaces: 12533560
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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- 2001-2013 Chevrolet Silverado | 1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, 1500 EXTENDED CAB SHORT BOX, 1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, 1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX, 3500 CHASSIS REGULAR CAB 137.0, CLASSIC 1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 1500 EXTENDED CAB SHORT BOX, CLASSIC 1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 3500 CHASSIS REGULAR CAB 137.0, EXTENDED CAB 5'8" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 8' BOX 1/2 TON, REGULAR CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, REGULAR CAB 8' BOX 1/2 TON | 6 Cyl 4.3L
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Chevrolet Silverado Piston Kit (0.5Mm Oversize)
Part Number: 19178737
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- Other Name: PISTON KIT, Engine Piston
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- 2008-2013 Chevrolet Silverado | CREW CAB 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 5'8" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 8' BOX 1/2 TON, REGULAR CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, REGULAR CAB 8' BOX 1/2 TON | 8 Cyl 6.0L, 8 Cyl 6.0L Flex
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Chevrolet Silverado Piston Kit (Right Hnd .5Mm Outside)
Part Number: 12658744
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- Other Name: PISTON KIT, Engine Piston; Piston
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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- 2014-2021 Chevrolet Silverado | 1500 CREW CAB, 1500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 DOUBLE CAB STANDARD BOX, CREW 5'8" BOX 1/2 TON(VIN REQ'D), CREW CAB 1/2 TON, CREW CAB 5'8" BOX 1/2 TON, CREW CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON | 8 Cyl 6.2L
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Chevrolet Silverado Piston Kit (Std)
Part Number: 19208473
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- Other Name: PISTON KIT, Engine Piston; Piston
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- 2009-2010 Chevrolet Silverado | CREW CAB 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 5'8" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 8' BOX 1/2 TON, REGULAR CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, REGULAR CAB 8' BOX 1/2 TON | 8 Cyl 6.2L Flex
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Chevrolet Silverado Piston Kit, .
Part Number: 12686800
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- Other Name: Piston
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- 2017-2018 Chevrolet Silverado | 2500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, 2500 REGULAR CAB, 3500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, 3500 CREW CAB ONLY, 3500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, 3500 DOUBLE CAB LONG BOX, 3500 REGULAR CAB, CREW CAB 2500 LONG BOX, DOUBLE CAB 2500 LONG BOX, DOUBLE CAB 2500 STANDARD BOX | 8 Cyl 6.6L Diesel
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Chevrolet Silverado Piston Assembly, .
Part Number: 55510938
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- Other Name: Piston
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- 2020-2021 Chevrolet Silverado | CREW 5'8" BOX 1/2 TON, CREW CAB 5'8" BOX 1/2 TON, CREW CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON | 6 Cyl 3.0L Diesel
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Chevrolet Silverado Piston Kit (Std)
Part Number: 12656878
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- Other Name: PISTON KIT, Engine Piston; Piston
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- 2014-2021 Chevrolet Silverado | 1500 CREW CAB, 1500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 DOUBLE CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, 1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX, CREW 5'8" BOX 1/2 TON, CREW 5'8" BOX 1/2 TON(VIN REQ'D), CREW CAB 1/2 TON, CREW CAB 5'8" BOX 1/2 TON, CREW CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 8' BOX 1/2 TON, REGULAR CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, REGULAR CAB 8' BOX 1/2 TON | 6 Cyl 4.3L
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Chevrolet Silverado Piston Kit (Left Hand .5Mm Outside)
Part Number: 12658743
$224.61 MSRP: $354.87
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- Other Name: PISTON KIT, Engine Piston; Piston
- Position: Driver Side
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- 2014-2021 Chevrolet Silverado | 1500 CREW CAB, 1500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 DOUBLE CAB STANDARD BOX, CREW 5'8" BOX 1/2 TON(VIN REQ'D), CREW CAB 1/2 TON, CREW CAB 5'8" BOX 1/2 TON, CREW CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON | 8 Cyl 6.2L
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Chevrolet Silverado 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.
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- 2007-2009 Chevrolet Silverado | CREW CAB 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 5'8" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 8' BOX 1/2 TON, REGULAR CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, REGULAR CAB 8' BOX 1/2 TON | 8 Cyl 6.2L Flex
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Chevrolet Silverado Piston Assembly, .
Part Number: 12687103
$24.75 MSRP: $38.94
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Piston
- Replaced by: 12705841
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2021 Chevrolet Silverado | CREW 5'8" BOX 1/2 TON, CREW CAB 5'8" BOX 1/2 TON, CREW CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 8' BOX 1/2 TON, REGULAR CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, REGULAR CAB 8' BOX 1/2 TON | 4 Cyl 2.7L

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19178595
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.