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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GMC Yukon Piston Kit (Std RH)
Part Number: 12656874
$44.56 MSRP: $77.55
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- Other Name: PISTON KIT, Engine Piston; Piston
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015-2024 GMC Yukon | , 1/2 TON, 1500 4 DOOR SUV, 1500 4 DOOR UTILITY, 4 DOOR, 4 DOOR SUV, YUKON XL/DENALI XL/ESCALADE ESV, YUKON/DENALI/ESCALADE | 8 Cyl 6.2L
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GMC Yukon 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:
- 2006-2014 GMC Yukon | 1/2 TON, 3/4 TON, XL 3/4 TON, YUKON XL/DENALI XL/ESCALADE ESV, YUKON/DENALI/ESCALADE | 8 Cyl 6.0L, 8 Cyl 6.0L Flex
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GMC Yukon Piston,(W/Pinion)
Part Number: 19178597
$37.12 MSRP: $64.60
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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 GMC Yukon | 1/2 TON, YUKON XL/DENALI XL/ESCALADE ESV, YUKON/DENALI/ESCALADE | 8 Cyl 6.2L, 8 Cyl 6.2L Flex
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GMC Yukon Piston Asm,(W/ Pinion & Retainer) (0.5Mm Outside)
Part Number: 89017850
$58.16 MSRP: $144.63
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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:
- 2006-2014 GMC Yukon | 1/2 TON, 3/4 TON, XL 3/4 TON, YUKON XL/DENALI XL/ESCALADE ESV, YUKON/DENALI/ESCALADE | 8 Cyl 6.0L, 8 Cyl 6.0L Flex
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GMC Yukon Piston Kit (Rh, Std)
Part Number: 12656876
$37.40 MSRP: $65.08
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- Other Name: PISTON KIT, Engine Piston; Piston
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015-2024 GMC Yukon | , 1/2 TON, 1500 4 DOOR SUV, 1500 4 DOOR UTILITY, 4 DOOR, YUKON XL/DENALI XL/ESCALADE ESV, YUKON/DENALI/ESCALADE | 8 Cyl 5.3L
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GMC Yukon Piston Kit (Lh, Std)
Part Number: 12656877
$37.40 MSRP: $65.08
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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:
- 2015-2024 GMC Yukon | , 1/2 TON, 1500 4 DOOR SUV, 1500 4 DOOR UTILITY, 4 DOOR, YUKON XL/DENALI XL/ESCALADE ESV, YUKON/DENALI/ESCALADE | 8 Cyl 5.3L
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GMC Yukon Piston Asm,(W/ Pinion)
Part Number: 89060486
$36.79 MSRP: $60.91
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- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston; Piston
- Replaces: 89017577
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2009 GMC Yukon | 1/2 TON, YUKON XL/DENALI XL/ESCALADE ESV, YUKON/DENALI/ESCALADE | 8 Cyl 4.8L, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 5.3L Flex
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GMC Yukon Piston Kit (Standard)
Part Number: 19208675
$38.47 MSRP: $63.68
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- Other Name: PISTON KIT, Engine Piston; Piston
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010-2014 GMC Yukon | 1/2 TON, YUKON XL/DENALI XL/ESCALADE ESV, YUKON/DENALI/ESCALADE | 8 Cyl 5.3L Flex
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GMC Yukon Piston Asm,(W/ Pinion)(Std)
Part Number: 88894280
$104.61 MSRP: $164.59
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- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston; Piston
- Replaces: 12522850
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-2000 GMC Yukon | CLASSIC 2 DOOR 1/2 TON, CLASSIC 4 DOOR 1/2 TON | 8 Cyl 5.7L
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GMC Yukon Piston Kit,Engine
Part Number: 19208471
$62.35 MSRP: $99.46
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- Other Name: PISTON KIT, Engine Piston; Piston
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010-2014 GMC Yukon | 1/2 TON, YUKON XL/DENALI XL/ESCALADE ESV, YUKON/DENALI/ESCALADE | 8 Cyl 6.2L Flex
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GMC Yukon Piston Kit (Right Hnd .5Mm Outside)
Part Number: 12658744
$142.79 MSRP: $354.87
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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.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015-2023 GMC Yukon | , 1/2 TON, 1500 4 DOOR SUV, 1500 4 DOOR UTILITY, 4 DOOR, 4 DOOR SUV, YUKON XL/DENALI XL/ESCALADE ESV, YUKON/DENALI/ESCALADE | 8 Cyl 6.2L
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GMC Yukon Piston Asm,(W/ Pinion)
Part Number: 89060483
$176.28 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:
- 2005-2009 GMC Yukon | 1/2 TON, YUKON XL/DENALI XL/ESCALADE ESV, YUKON/DENALI/ESCALADE | 8 Cyl 4.8L, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 5.3L Flex
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GMC Yukon 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:
- 2002-2005 GMC Yukon | 1/2 TON, 3/4 TON, XL 1/2 TON, XL 3/4 TON, YUKON/DENALI/ESCALADE | 8 Cyl 6.0L
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GMC Yukon Piston,(W/Pinion)
Part Number: 19208472
$120.65 MSRP: $299.89
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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:
- 2010-2014 GMC Yukon | 1/2 TON, YUKON XL/DENALI XL/ESCALADE ESV, YUKON/DENALI/ESCALADE | 8 Cyl 6.2L Flex
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GMC Yukon Piston Kit, (Includes Rings) Std
Part Number: 12455573
$65.88 MSRP: $132.83
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- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston; Piston, Piston Assembly
- Replaces: 14094013
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1994-1995 GMC Yukon | CLASSIC 2 DOOR 1/2 TON, CLASSIC 4 DOOR 1/2 TON
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GMC Yukon Piston Asm,(W/ Pinion)(0.127 Mm Outside)
Part Number: 88894281
$94.40 MSRP: $190.38
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- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston
- Replaces: 12533560
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-2000 GMC Yukon | CLASSIC 2 DOOR 1/2 TON, CLASSIC 4 DOOR 1/2 TON | 8 Cyl 5.7L
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GMC Yukon Piston Kit (Std)
Part Number: 19208473
$52.00 MSRP: $81.87
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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:
- 2009-2010 GMC Yukon | 1/2 TON, YUKON XL/DENALI XL/ESCALADE ESV, YUKON/DENALI/ESCALADE | 8 Cyl 6.2L Flex
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GMC Yukon Piston Asm,(W/ Pinion)
Part Number: 19209286
$86.04 MSRP: $135.37
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston; Piston
- Replaces: 19168016
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008-2013 GMC Yukon | YUKON/DENALI/ESCALADE | 8 Cyl 6.0L, 8 Cyl 6.0L Flex
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GMC Yukon 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:
- 2010-2014 GMC Yukon | 1/2 TON, YUKON XL/DENALI XL/ESCALADE ESV, YUKON/DENALI/ESCALADE | 8 Cyl 5.3L Flex
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GMC Yukon Piston,(W/Pinion, Std)
Part Number: 89017472
$80.77 MSRP: $127.08
You Save: $46.31 (37%)
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:
- 2002-2005 GMC Yukon | 1/2 TON, 3/4 TON, XL 1/2 TON, XL 3/4 TON, YUKON/DENALI/ESCALADE | 8 Cyl 6.0L

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GMC Yukon Piston

The Piston is used in GMC Yukon cars as part of the internal combustion engines, ensuring transference between combustion power and energy for the movements of the car. It works by conveying energy from the expanding gase; and to the crankshaft which enhances the performance of the engine. Usually made from durable yet lightweight aluminum alloys popularly referred to as the "alloys", pistons in racing may come as the forged or billet types. In the years, there have been various types of piston in Yukon models; trunk pistons that provide support for side force and provide oil rings and cross head pistons in bigger diesel engines that have better lubricating characteristics and lesser friction. Slipper pistons are built for high speed petrol engines and are designed to be lightweight in order to achieve perfect balance. Every piston style in the engine is designed for specific performance characteristics depending on the operative conditions, which directly results on high efficiency as well as durability of the entire engine.

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GMC Yukon Piston Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Piston Kit,Engine
19208471
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.