How to replace the piston, connecting rod, and bearing in an engine on GMC Terrain?

Handling the Piston replacement alongside connecting rod and bearing requires the withdrawal of both Oil Pan and Cylinder Head. The j 24270 must remove the ring ridge while the Piston stays at its bottom position wrapped in cloth. After moving the Crankshaft to position the Piston at the top stroke you must remove the cloth debris and note the connecting rods and caps for correct assembly. The technician extracts the connecting rod and Piston from the engine block by using the j-43966-1 after discarding the bolts and nuts and removing the connecting rod nuts and cap. Hot water mixed with detergent should clean the cylinder holes followed by engine oil application and a dry clean cloth to wipe them down. Before assembly place engine oil on the Piston as well as the Piston rings and cylinder bore and bearing surfaces. Finalize the assembly by using the j-43966-1 to place the Piston into its original bore while gently tapping the upper area with a wooden hammer handle. First position the stamped mark on the Piston to face the engine front while using the j 8037 to apply pressure on the engine block for complete Piston Ring cylinder entry. Then install connecting rod caps onto their respective rods with previously marked number alignment. New connecting rod bolts require installation followed by equal bolt torque of 25 nm (18 lb ft) on the first stage while the j 45059 tool adds 100 degrees of additional torque for the final stage. The side clearance measurement of the connecting rod should be done using a feeler gauge and must fall between 0.070-0.370 millimeters (0.0027-0.0145 inches). To complete the procedure you should put both the Cylinder Head and Oil Pan in position.

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GMC Terrain Piston Part Number: 12652809
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- Other Name: Piston Kit, Engine Piston
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2018-2020 GMC Terrain | Denali, SLE, SLT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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GMC Terrain Piston Rings Part Number: 12686358
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- Other Name: Piston Assembly- (W/ Pinion & Compression & Oil Ring) (Left-Hand); Piston; Piston, Engine Piston
- Replaces: 12624949
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- 2013-2017 GMC Terrain | Denali, SLE, SLT | 6 Cyl 3.6 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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GMC Terrain Piston Part Number: 12674548
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- Other Name: Piston, Engine Piston
- Replaced by: 25204266
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- 2018-2022 GMC Terrain | AT4, Denali, SL, SLE, SLT | 4 Cyl 1.5 L GAS
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GMC Terrain Pistons, Green Line Part Number: 12646457
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- Other Name: Piston Kit, Engine Piston; Piston
- Replaces: 12608531, 12631102, 19180835, 89018112
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- 2010-2017 GMC Terrain | Denali, SL, SLE, SLT | 4 Cyl 2.4 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
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GMC Terrain Piston Part Number: 12631196
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- Other Name: Piston, (W/Pinion); Piston, Engine Piston
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- 2010-2012 GMC Terrain | SLE, SLT | 6 Cyl 3.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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GMC Terrain Piston Part Number: 12631195
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- Other Name: Piston, (W/Pinion); Piston, Engine Piston
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- 2010-2012 GMC Terrain | SLE, SLT | 6 Cyl 3.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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GMC Terrain Piston Part Number: 55598380
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- Other Name: Piston, Engine Piston
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- 2018-2019 GMC Terrain | SLE, SLT | 4 Cyl 1.6 L DIESEL
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GMC Terrain Piston Part Number: 55598378
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- 2018-2019 GMC Terrain | SLE, SLT | 4 Cyl 1.6 L DIESEL
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GMC Terrain Piston Part Number: 12709528
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- Other Name: Piston, Engine Piston
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- 2023 GMC Terrain | AT4, Denali, SLE, SLT | 4 Cyl 1.5 L GAS
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GMC Terrain Piston Rings Part Number: 12686359
$32.91 MSRP: $51.53
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- Other Name: Piston Assembly- (W/ Pinion & Compression & Oil Ring) (Right-Hand); Piston; Piston, Engine Piston
- Replaces: 12624950
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2017 GMC Terrain | Denali, SLE, SLT | 6 Cyl 3.6 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS

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Piston in GMC Terrain vehicles is one of the internal combustion engines where heat energy from combustion is changed into mechanical energy needed in the mobility of the vehicle. It works by transmitting force resulted from expanding gases to the crankshaft to enhance the engines performance. There are many piston designs used in GMC Terrain models, trunk pistons for both petrol and diesel engines are used which further has ability of supporting side force and lubrication is done through oil rings. Further, GMC Terrain reliance on the slipper piston for high-speed petrol engine balance and improved efficiency than racing pistons, which are designed with lightweight strength to maintain an optimum RPM upwards mechanically. The selection of the piston type draws a line on the performance of the engine due to design factors such as handling pressure and temperature with a view of enhancing the functionality of GMC Terrain vehicles.

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Q: How to replace the piston, connecting rod, and bearing in an engine on GMC Terrain?
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Handling the Piston replacement alongside connecting rod and bearing requires the withdrawal of both Oil Pan and Cylinder Head. The j 24270 must remove the ring ridge while the Piston stays at its bottom position wrapped in cloth. After moving the Crankshaft to position the Piston at the top stroke you must remove the cloth debris and note the connecting rods and caps for correct assembly. The technician extracts the connecting rod and Piston from the engine block by using the j-43966-1 after discarding the bolts and nuts and removing the connecting rod nuts and cap. Hot water mixed with detergent should clean the cylinder holes followed by engine oil application and a dry clean cloth to wipe them down. Before assembly place engine oil on the Piston as well as the Piston rings and cylinder bore and bearing surfaces. Finalize the assembly by using the j-43966-1 to place the Piston into its original bore while gently tapping the upper area with a wooden hammer handle. First position the stamped mark on the Piston to face the engine front while using the j 8037 to apply pressure on the engine block for complete Piston Ring cylinder entry. Then install connecting rod caps onto their respective rods with previously marked number alignment. New connecting rod bolts require installation followed by equal bolt torque of 25 nm (18 lb ft) on the first stage while the j 45059 tool adds 100 degrees of additional torque for the final stage. The side clearance measurement of the connecting rod should be done using a feeler gauge and must fall between 0.070-0.370 millimeters (0.0027-0.0145 inches). To complete the procedure you should put both the Cylinder Head and Oil Pan in position.