Pistons, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

NOTE:

Replace any bolts that were tightened with an additional turn.

Arrow on piston face points toward belt pulley side.

Offset the piston ring gap by 120°.

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

-- Install the piston with a piston ring compressor. Pay attention to the installed position, refer to -item 8- Piston (See Figure).

-- Install the connecting rod bearing cap. Pay attention to the installed position, refer to -item 2- Connecting Rod Bearing Cap (See Figure).

-- Install the cylinder head, refer to CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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

Tightening specifications

Refer to OVERVIEW - PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD .