How to remove the piston/connect rod assemblies on Nissan Frontier?

Prior to removing the piston/connecting rod assemblies, remove the cylinder heads, the oil pan, the windage tray (3.5L engine only) and the oil pump pick-up. Use your fingernail to feel if a ridge has formed at the upper limit of ring travel. If carbon deposits or cylinder wear have produced ridges, they must be completely removed with a special tool. After the cylinder ridges have been removed, turn the engine upside-down so the crankshaft is facing up. Before the connecting rods are removed, check the side clearance (endplay) with feeler gauges. Slide them between the first connecting rod and the crankshaft throw until the play is removed. Check the connecting rods and caps for identification marks. Loosen each of the connecting rod cap nuts 1/2-turn at a time until they can be removed by hand. Remove the number one connecting rod cap and bearing insert. Slip a short length of plastic or rubber hose over each connecting rod cap bolt to protect the crankshaft journal and cylinder wall as the piston is removed. Remove the bearing insert and push the connecting rod/piston assembly out through the top of the engine. Repeat the procedure for the remaining cylinders. After removal, reassemble the connecting rod caps and bearing inserts in their respective connecting rods and install the cap nuts finger tight. Don't separate the pistons from the connecting rods.

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Nissan Frontier Piston,W/Pin
Part Number: 12010-EA200
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- Replaced by: 12010-EA20B
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- 2005-2012 Nissan Frontier | LE, Off-Road, S, SE, SL, SV | 6 Cyl 4.0L | VQ40DE
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Nissan Frontier Piston W/Pin
Part Number: 12010-9BP0C
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- Other Name: Piston
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- 2020-2024 Nissan Frontier | Hardbody Edition, PRO-4X, PRO-X, S, SL, SV | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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Nissan Frontier Piston W/Pin
Part Number: 12010-EA20B
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- Other Name: Piston-W/Pin; Piston
- Manufacturer Note: GRADE-PISTON 1,PIN 0
- Replaces: 12010-EA205, 12010-EA200
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2019 Nissan Frontier | LE, Off-Road, PRO-4X, S, SE, SL, SV | 6 Cyl 4.0L | VQ40DE
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Nissan Frontier Piston W/Pin
Part Number: 12010-EA21B
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- Other Name: Piston-W/Pin; Piston
- Manufacturer Note: GRADE-PISTON 2,PIN 0
- Replaces: 12010-EA206, 12010-EA201
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
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- 2005-2019 Nissan Frontier | LE, Off-Road, PRO-4X, S, SE, SL, SV | 6 Cyl 4.0L | VQ40DE
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Nissan Frontier Piston W/Pin
Part Number: 12010-9BP2C
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- 2020-2021 Nissan Frontier | PRO-4X, S, SV | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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Nissan Frontier Piston W/Pin
Part Number: 12010-9BP0D
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- Other Name: Piston
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- 2020-2021 Nissan Frontier | PRO-4X, S, SV | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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Nissan Frontier Piston W/Pin
Part Number: A2010-EA01C
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- Other Name: Piston-W/Pin; Piston
- Manufacturer Note: STD 2-0
- Replaced by: A2010-EA01D
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2014-2019 Nissan Frontier | S, SV | 4 Cyl 2.5L | QR25DE
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Part Number: A2010-EA02C
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- Other Name: Piston-W/Pin; Piston
- Manufacturer Note: STD 3-0
- Replaces: A2010-EA002, A2010-EA02A
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2019 Nissan Frontier | S, SV | 4 Cyl 2.5L | QR25DE
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Nissan Frontier Piston W/Pin
Part Number: A2010-EA09C
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- Other Name: Piston-W/Pin
- Manufacturer Note: OS
- Replaces: A2010-EA071, A2010-EA09A
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- 2013-2019 Nissan Frontier | S, SV | 4 Cyl 2.5L | QR25DE
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Part Number: 12010-EA22B
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- Other Name: Piston-W/Pin; Piston
- Manufacturer Note: GRADE-PISTON 3,PIN 0
- Replaces: 12010-EA202, 12010-EA207
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2019 Nissan Frontier | LE, Off-Road, PRO-4X, S, SE, SL, SV | 6 Cyl 4.0L | VQ40DE
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- Replaces: 12010-9BT1C
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- 2020-2021 Nissan Frontier | PRO-4X, S, SV | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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Nissan Frontier Piston,W/Pin
Part Number: 12010-EA201
$94.26 MSRP: $133.13
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- Other Name: Piston-W/Pin
- Replaced by: 12010-EA21B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2012 Nissan Frontier | LE, Off-Road, S, SE, SL, SV | 6 Cyl 4.0L | VQ40DE
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Nissan Frontier Piston W/PIN (O/S)
Part Number: 12010-EA071
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- Other Name: Piston-W/Pin
- Manufacturer Note: GRADE PISTON OS, PIN 0
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2012-2014 Nissan Frontier | S, SV | 4 Cyl 2.5L | QR25DE
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Nissan Frontier Piston,W/Pin
Part Number: 12010-EA202
$94.26 MSRP: $133.13
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- Other Name: Piston-W/Pin
- Replaced by: 12010-EA22B
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2012 Nissan Frontier | LE, Off-Road, S, SE, SL, SV | 6 Cyl 4.0L | VQ40DE
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Nissan Frontier Piston W/Pin
Part Number: A2010-1Z111
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- Other Name: Piston-W/Pin; Piston
- Replaced by: A2010-8Z311
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- 2001-2003 Nissan Frontier | XE | 4 Cyl 2.4L | KA24DE
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Part Number: A2010-8Z310
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- Other Name: Piston-W/Pin
- Replaced by: A2010-8Z30A
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- 2002-2004 Nissan Frontier | XE | 4 Cyl 2.4L | KA24DE
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Part Number: A2010-1Z110
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- Other Name: Piston-W/Pin; Piston
- Replaced by: A2010-8Z30A
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2003 Nissan Frontier | XE | 4 Cyl 2.4L | KA24DE
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Part Number: A2010-EA01A
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- Other Name: Piston-W/Pin
- Manufacturer Note: GRADE-PISTON 2,PIN 0
- Replaced by: A2010-EA01D
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2015 Nissan Frontier | S, SV | 4 Cyl 2.5L | QR25DE
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Nissan Frontier Piston W/Pin
Part Number: A2010-EA02A
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Piston-W/Pin
- Manufacturer Note: GRADE-PISTON 3,PIN 0
- Replaced by: A2010-EA02C
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2015 Nissan Frontier | S, SV | 4 Cyl 2.5L | QR25DE
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Nissan Frontier Piston W/Pin
Part Number: A2010-EA09A
$82.23 MSRP: $116.15
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Piston-W/Pin
- Manufacturer Note: GRADE-PISTON OS,PIN 0
- Replaced by: A2010-EA09C
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2015 Nissan Frontier | S, SV | 4 Cyl 2.5L | QR25DE

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Nissan Frontier Piston

The Nissan Frontier Piston takes the combustion heat and turns it into motion of the crankshaft that ultimately drives the truck. This component is made of aluminum and provided with gas-tight sealing rings. The sliding of the component within the cylinder transmits the power formed by the expansion of gases to the crank directly, leading to the smooth transmission of torque. The early Frontier engines applied the trunk Piston type, which supports side forces. The oil rings were below the gudgeon pin. This was a layout applied well for petrol and diesel. Following the increase in power demands, the later Nissan trucks utilized slipper Piston versions that were lighter than before in an attempt to reduce reciprocating mass to enhance balance and fuel efficiency, particularly at high rpm. Turbocharged Frontier editions have also made use of cooling cavities fed by engine oil, which help the Piston take higher pressures and temperatures without durability compromise. Trim configurations focused on performance sometimes featured forged racing Piston construction. This combined lightweight with extra strength for extended operation at high speeds. Over the years, Nissan has made minor changes to the engines to make them efficient to convert combustion energy reliably so that every Nissan driver enjoys responsive acceleration and a long service life.

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Nissan Frontier Piston Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Piston W/Pin
A2010-1Z110
Q: How to remove the piston/connect rod assemblies on Nissan Frontier?
A:
Prior to removing the piston/connecting rod assemblies, remove the Cylinder Heads, the oil pan, the windage tray (3.5L engine only) and the oil pump pick-up. Use your fingernail to feel if a ridge has formed at the upper limit of ring travel. If carbon deposits or cylinder wear have produced ridges, they must be completely removed with a special tool. After the cylinder ridges have been removed, turn the engine upside-down so the crankshaft is facing up. Before the connecting rods are removed, check the side clearance (endplay) with feeler gauges. Slide them between the first connecting rod and the crankshaft throw until the play is removed. Check the connecting rods and caps for identification marks. Loosen each of the connecting rod cap nuts 1/2-turn at a time until they can be removed by hand. Remove the number one connecting rod cap and bearing insert. Slip a short length of plastic or rubber hose over each connecting rod cap bolt to protect the crankshaft journal and cylinder wall as the piston is removed. Remove the bearing insert and push the connecting rod/piston assembly out through the top of the engine. Repeat the procedure for the remaining cylinders. After removal, reassemble the connecting rod caps and bearing inserts in their respective connecting rods and install the cap nuts finger tight. Don't separate the pistons from the connecting rods.