Tacoma 4WD V6-3.4L (5VZ-FE) (1995)
Piston: Service and Repair
Assembly
1. Assemble piston and connecting rod.
(a)
Using a small screwdriver, install a new snap ring on one side of the piston pin hole.
NOTE: Be sure that end gap of the snap ring is not aligned with the pin hole cutout portion of the piston.
(b) Gradually heat the piston to 60° C (140° 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)
Using a small screwdriver, install a new snap ring on the other side of the piston pin hole.
NOTE: Be sure that end gap of the snap ring is not aligned with the pin hole cutout portion of the piston.
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: "1R" or "T"
No. 2: "2R" or "T"