Malibu V6-191 3.1L VIN M SFI (1997)
Piston Ring: Service and Repair
WARNING: Handle the piston carefully. Worn piston rings are sharp and may cause bodily injury.
REMOVAL
Disassemble the piston rings. Use a suitable tool in order to expand the rings. Do not re-use the piston rings.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the following parts of the oil control ring assembly:
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The expander
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The lower oil control ring
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The upper oil control ring
CAUTION: Use a piston ring expander to install the piston rings. The rings may be damaged if expanded more than necessary. In order to
provide an effective compression seal, the ring gaps must be staggered.
2. Install the upper and lower compression ring with the manufacturer's mark facing up.
