Montero SR 4WD V6-3.5L SOHC (1997)
NOTE: The side rails and spacer may be installed in either direction.
9. 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 the
position by 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 any piston ring
expander when installing tire side rail.
10. Install the lower side rail in the same procedure as described in step 9.
11. Make sure that the side rails move smoothly in either direction.
12. Using a piston ring expander, fit No.2 and then No.1 piston ring into position.
NOTE: The ring end is provided with an identification mark. The No. 1 ring identification mark is "1T", the No. 2 ring is marked "2T".
13. Install piston rings with identification mark facing up, to the piston crown side.
