Liberty Sport 2WD L4-2.4L VIN 1 (2002)
Piston Ring: Service and Repair
Piston Ring - Removal and Installation
PISTON RINGS INSTALLATION
Fig. 67 Piston Ring Installation
1. Install rings with manufacturers I.D. mark facing up, to the top of the piston (Fig. 67).
CAUTION: Install piston rings in the following order:
a. Oil ring expander.
b. Upper oil ring side rail.
c. Lower oil ring side rail.
d. No.2 Intermediate piston ring.
e. No.1 Upper piston ring.
Fig. 68 Installing Side Rail - Typical
2. Install the side rail by placing one end between the piston ring groove and the expander. Hold end firmly and press down the portion to be installed
until side rail is in position. Do not use a piston ring expander (Fig. 68).
3. Install upper side rail first and then the lower side rail.
4. Install No.2 piston ring and then No.1 piston ring.
