Expo AWD L4-2350cc 2.4L SOHC 8 Valve (1992)
Piston Ring: Service and Repair
Fig. 30 Piston & Connection Rod
Fig. 31 Piston Ring Installation Direction
1.
Release fuel system pressure as outlined under MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES/FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELIEF.
2.
Disconnect battery ground cable.
3.
Remove engine as outlined under ENGINE.
4.
Remove timing belt as outlined under TIMING BELT.
5.
Remove water pump as outlined under WATER PUMP.
6.
Remove cylinder head as outlined under CYLINDER HEAD.
7.
Remove oil pan as outlined under OIL PUMP, FRONT CASE & OIL PAN.
8.
Remove piston and connecting rod in numbered sequence shown in Fig. 30, marking the large end of each connecting rod with the cylinder
number.
9.
Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Arrange piston ring oil gaps and piston as shown in Fig. 31.
