Tacoma Extra Cab 4WD L4-2693cc 2.7L DOHC MFI (1997)
Piston: Service and Repair
Assembly
1. Assemble piston and connecting rod.
(a)
Install a new snap ring on one side of the piston pin hole.
(b) Gradually heat the piston to 80° - 90°C (176° - 194° F).
(c)
Coat the piston pin with engine oil.
(d) Align the front marks of the piston and connecting rod, and push in the piston pin with your thumb.
(e)
Install a new snap ring on the other side of the piston pin hole.
2. Install piston rings.
(a)
Install the oil ring expander and 2 side rails by hand.
(b) Using a piston ring expander, install the 2 compression rings with the code mark facing upward.
Code Mark:
No. 1: "T" or "1N"
No. 2: "2T" or "2N"