Piston: Service and Repair

Piston & Rod Assembly:

Assemble the rod to the piston with the notch on the piston dome on the same side as the button on the connecting rod identification marks. Assemble piston and rod assembly in engine with notch in dome facing front of engine, Fig. 12.
After installation, check connecting rod big end side clearance. Clearance should be .006-.014 inch.