Pistons, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Tightening specifications. Refer to OVERVIEW - PISTONS AND CONNECTING ROD

NOTE:

Replace any bolts that were tightened with an additional turn.

-- Coat the contact surfaces on the bearing shells with oil.

-- Install the piston and piston ring compressor.

Installed position:

Piston. Refer to Figure.
Connecting rod. Refer to Figure.

-- Install the connecting rod bearing cap according to the marking.

-- Install the oil pan upper section. Refer to UPPER OIL PAN SECTION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the cylinder head. Refer to CYLINDER HEADS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .