Eclipse Spyder FWD L4-2350cc 2.4L SOHC 16 Valve (1996)
1.00 mm oversize: yellow
10. Install the upper side rail. To install the side rail, first fit one end of the rail into the piston groove, then press the remaining portion into position
with a finger (see illustration).
CAUTION: Use of a ring expander to expand the side rail end gap can break the side rail, unlike other piston rings. Do not use a piston ring
expander when installing side rail.
11. Install the lower side rail using the same procedure.
12. Make sure that the side rails move smoothly in either direction.
13. Using piston ring expander, fit No. 2 and then No. 1 piston ring into position. The ring end is provided with identification mark. Identification
mark for the No. 1 ring is "1R" and No. 2 ring is marked with "2R".
14. Install piston rings with identification mark facing up, to the piston crown side.
15. Size marks on piston rings are as follows:
Size and size mark
Standard: NONE
0.50 mm oversize: 50
1.00 mm oversize: 100
16. Install the piston and connecting rod as follows:
17. Liberally coat engine oil on the circumference of the piston, piston ring, and oil ring.
