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9. Piston

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Mark installed position and cylinder allocation

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Arrow on piston face points toward belt pulley side

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Install with piston ring compressor

10. Piston rings

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Offset gaps by 120°

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Use piston ring pliers for removal and installation

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Markings face toward piston crown

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Check piston ring groove clearance

Bearing shells, installed positions

Bearing shell - 1 - with oil bore - arrow - for connecting rod.

Bearing shell - 2 - without oil bore for connecting rod cover.
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Place bearing shells centrally into connecting rod and connecting rod cap.

Dimension - a - must be the same at left and right.

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