Passport EX 2WD V6-3.2L SOHC (6VD1) (1997)
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Attach the piston to the connecting rod with the piston front mark and the connecting rod mark on the same side.
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With the piston pin service set: J-24086-C, or equivalent and a press, press fit the piston pin.
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Heat the connecting rod small end to a suitable temperature to ensure smooth installation.
4. Piston ring [8]
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Install the piston rings with the piston ring expander.
The compression ring must be set with the T mark facing up.
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Install piston rings in the following sequence.
a. Oil ring
1. Expander ring
2. Upper side rail
3. Lower side rail
b. 2nd Compression ring
c. 1st compression ring
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The compression rings must be set with the T or 2T mark facing up.
1st compression ring: [T]
2nd compression ring: [2T]
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After installation, apply engine oil to the entire circumference of the piston rings. Check to see that all the rings rotate smoothly.
5. Piston and connecting rod assembly [7]
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Insert the bearings into the connecting rods and caps. Apply new engine oil to the bearing faces and nuts.
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Tighten the connecting rod cap nuts to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.)
NOTE: Do not apply engine oil to the bearing back faces and connecting rod bearing fitting surfaces.
6. Oil gallery [6]