Eclipse FWD L4-1997cc 2.0L DOHC MFI (1997)
2. Before installing the ring compressor, make sure the oil ring expander ends are butted and the rail gaps located as shown.
3. Immerse the piston head and rings in clean engine oil and slide the ring compressor over the piston. Be sure that position of rings does not change
during this operation.
4. The arrow should face toward the front of the engine. Install the pistons.
5. Rotate the crankshaft so that the connecting rod journal is on the center of the cylinder bore. Insert the rod and piston assembly into cylinder bore
and guide rod over the crankshaft journal.
6. Tap the piston down in cylinder bore, using a hammer handle. At the same time, guide connecting rod into position on connecting rod journal.
7. Install connecting rod bearings selected based on the obtained connecting rod bearing clearance.
8. Install each bolt finger tight, then alternately torque each nut to assemble the cap properly.
9. Tighten the bolts to 27.0 Nm plus 1/4 turn (20 ft. lbs. plus 1/4 turn).
NOTE: Do not use a torque wrench for last step.
