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Piston & Rod Assembly

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  1. Pistons are not interchangeable from side-to-side. Piston must be installed on connecting rod so front mark "R" or "L" on top of piston mark is on the same side as front mark "72" on connecting rod. See Fig 1.
  2. Ensure connecting rod center-to-center length, bend and twist are within specification. See CONNECTING RODS  table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS.
  3. For cylinders No. 1, 3 and 5, install pistons with front mark "R" and arrow on top of piston facing toward front (timing belt side) of engine. See Fig 1.
    NOTE: Cylinders No. 1, 3 and 5 are on the rear bank (firewall side) of cylinder block. Cylinders No. 2, 4 and 6 are on the front bank (radiator side) of cylinder block.
  4. For cylinders No. 2, 4 and 6, install piston with front mark "L" and arrow on top of piston facing toward front (timing belt side) of engine. On all cylinders, ensure front mark "72" mark on connecting rod is facing toward front of engine. See Fig 1.
Fig 1: Installing Piston & Connecting Rod
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