Full-Floating Piston Pin

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Retaining Clip In Pin Bore Groove

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Install the retaining clip. The clip should be seated in the groove of the pin bore.

Fig 2: View Of Piston Pin, Piston, Clips & Connecting Rod

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Install the piston pin to the piston and connecting rod.
Install the retaining clip. The clip should be seated in the groove of the pin bore.

Fig 3: View Of Upper/Lower Compression Rings & Marks

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IMPORTANT: When installing piston rings, use a ring expander plier type tool. Do not roll the rings into the grooves of the piston. Use caution and care to expand the rings only slightly larger than the outside diameter (OD) of the piston.

Identify the compression and oil control rings for proper installation. The upper compression ring can be identified by a paint mark (3) located 180 degrees from the end gap. The lower compression ring can be identified by a paint mark (3) located 90 degrees from the end gap. Both rings should be installed with the orientation marks (1, 2) facing the top of the piston.

Fig 4: Removing/Installing Piston Rings

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Using piston ring pliers, install the piston rings onto the piston.
Position the oil control ring end gaps a minimum of 25 mm (1.0 in) from each other.
Position the compression ring end gaps 180 degrees opposite each other.

Fig 5: View Of Piston & Connecting Rod Components

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Install the connecting rod bearings (3) to the rod (2) and cap (4).