500SEC (140.070) V8-5.0L (119.970) (1993)
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5. If pistons are worn, inspect gap end axial clearance of piston rings. See: Piston Ring/Specifications
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Check that piston rings move freely.
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Pay attention to installation position.: "Top" faces up.
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Distribute ring gaps evenly around circumference.
6. Oil piston pin and conrod bushes.
7. Install piston so that the arrow faces in direction of travel and the locking slots in the conrod (arrows) as well as the drawing of the conrod are
facing to the outside of the engine.
NOTE: The conrods are asymmetrical, the wide thrust collars point toward the crankshaft webs.
8. Press in piston pin by hand.
9. Insert piston pin retainer into the groove.
10. Oil cleaned cylinder bores, conrod bearing journals, conrod bearing shells and pistons.
11. Fit on tensioning strap for piston rings and insert piston into the cylinder bore with arrow facing direction of travel.
CAUTION: Do not damage cylinder contact surfaces with conrod.
12. Fit conrod bearing cap onto the conrod with the identification (arrow) facing each other.
