Sidekick JSS 4D Hard Top 2WD L4-1.8L (1997)
Piston Ring: Service and Repair
Replacement
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect negative cable at battery.
2. Drain engine oil.
3. Drain coolant.
4. Remove cylinder head.
5. Remove oil pump.
6. Mark cylinder number on all pistons, connecting rods and connecting rod caps.
7. Remove rod bearing caps.
8. Install guide hose over threads of rod bolts. This prevents damage to bearing journal and rod bolt threads when removing connecting rod.
9. Clean carbon from top of cylinder bore before removing piston from cylinder.
10. Push piston and connecting rod assembly out through the top of cylinder bore.
INSTALLATION
1. Apply engine oil to pistons, rings, cylinder walls, connecting rod bearings and crank pins.
NOTE: Do not apply oil between connecting rod and bearing or between bearing cap and bearing.
