Piston & Rod Assembly
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Ensure pistons and rods are installed in cylinder from which they were removed. Note direction of connecting rod installation on piston before removal. Ensure arrow on piston dome is facing front of engine, and connecting rod oil squirt hole is pointed toward center of engine. See Figure.