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Piston & Rod Assembly: Installation

  1. Install bearings in rods and rod caps. Ensure that ring gaps are properly spaced on piston. See Fig 1 . Install ring compressor on piston and install pistons into block.
    Fig 1: Correctly Spacing Piston Ring Gaps
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  2. Raise vehicle on hoist. Guide piston rods over rod journals. Install rod caps and tighten nuts. Reverse removal procedure to complete reassembly of remaining components.