Piston & Rod Assembly: Installation
Apply clean engine oil to bearings and piston rings. On non-turbo models, install piston and rod assembly so that mark on piston is facing front of engine and cylinder identification number on connecting rod is on starter side of engine. On turbo models, install piston and rod assembly so that mark on piston is facing front of engine and "ISUZU" on connecting rod is on same side as mark on piston.