TL V6-3206cc 3.2L SOHC MFI (1998)
Piston: Service and Repair
Assembly
PISTON
OIL: Before installing the piston, apply a coat of engine oil to the ring grooves and cylinder bores.
1. If the crankshaft already installed:
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Guide the piston carefully to prevent damage.
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Fit long rubber hoses (about 30 cm (12 inch) long) to the connecting rod bolts to protect the crankshaft.
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Install the pistons after setting the crankshaft to BDC for each cylinder.
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Remove the connecting rod caps, then slip the long rubber hoses over the threaded ends of the connecting rod bolts.
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Install the ring compressor, check that the bearing is securely in place; then position the piston in the cylinder and tap it in using the wooden
handle of a hammer.
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Stop aver the ring compressor pops free, and check the connecting rod-to-crank journal alignment before pushing the piston into place.
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Install the rod caps with bearings, and torque the nuts to 44 Nm (33 ft. lbs.).
2. If the crankshaft is not installed:
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Remove the rod caps and bearings, install the ring compressor, then position the piston in the cylinder and tap it in using the wooden handle of
a hammer.
