Sidekick Sport 2D JX 4WD L4-1.8L (1998)
1. Install piston pin to piston and connecting rod:
After applying engine oil to piston pin and piston pin holes in piston and connecting rod, fit connecting rod to piston as shown in figure and insert
piston pin to piston and connecting rod, and install piston pin circlips.
NOTE:
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The "77E" mark on connecting rod should come on crankshaft pulley side.
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Circlip should be installed with its cut part facing as shown in figure.
2. Install piston rings to piston:
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As indicated in figure at the left, 1st and 2nd rings have "RN" or "R" mark respectively. When installing these piston rings to piston, direct
marked side of each ring toward top of piston.
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1st rings differs from 2nd ring in thickness, shape and color of surface contacting cylinder wall.
Distinguish 1st ring from 2nd ring by referring to figure.
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When installing oil ring, install spacer first and then two rails.
3. After installing three rings (1st, 2nd and oil rings), distribute their end gaps as shown in figure.
INSTALLATION
