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>> B << Oil Ring Installation

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  1. Fit the oil ring spacer into the piston ring groove.
    NOTE: The side rails and spacer may be installed in either direction.
    NOTE: New spacers and side rails are colored for identification of their sizes.
    IDENTIFICATION COLOR REFERENCE

    SIZE IDENTIFICATION COLOR
    Standard None
    0.50 mm (0.020 in) oversize diameter Blue
    1.00 mm (0.040 in) oversize diameter Yellow
    Fig 1: Locating Side Rail And Spacer
    G04538481Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
    CAUTION: Do not use any piston ring expander when installing the side rail.
  2. Install the upper side rail.

    To install the side rail, first fit one end of the rail into the piston groove, then press the remaining portion into the position by finger. See Fig 2.

  3. Install the lower side rail in the same procedure as described in step  2.
  4. Make sure that the side rails move smoothly in either direction.
    Fig 2: Installing Upper Side Rail
    G04538482Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
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