When you replace a worn piston and sleeve, removing the sleeve can be the toughest part of the job. Use a large zip-tie to help pry it loose. With the piston at the bottom of its stroke, insert the flat end of the tie in through the top and into one of the ports on the sleeve. Rotate the crankshaft so that the piston pushes up on the tie, which in turn pushes the sleeve up and away from the engine case. Use a flat-blade screwdriver to carefully pry it out until you can grab it to pull it free.
Tip by Kurt Stegmiller
