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Piston and Connecting Rod Assemble


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1. Install the piston rings. Use a piston ring plier (1).

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2. The piston rings must be ordered as followed:
  •  Upper compression ring (1)
  •  Lower compression ring (2)
  •  Oil ring (3)
3. The piston ring joints must be displaced 120° to each other.

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Note:  Lubricate the piston pin and the piston bore with engine oil.
4. Install the connecting rod (3) to the piston (2).

Note:  The marks (4) on the connecting rod must show in direction to the mark (1) on the top of the piston.
5. Install the piston pin (5).

Note:  The 2 piston pin retainer (6) must be positioned in region of measurement maximum 30° as shown in the extensional graphic position (I).
6. Install the 2 piston pin retainer (6).

Engine Block Disassemble > < Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection