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Piston & Rod Assembly

  1. Remove cylinder head assembly. Remove oil pan. Mark connecting rod caps for reassembly reference. Remove rod nuts. Remove lower rod cap and bearing. Tap piston out top of cylinder block. DO NOT  scratch crank journal or cylinder walls during removal.
  2. Repeat procedure for remaining pistons. Keep removed parts in order to ensure installation to original position. Position piston assembly in correct cylinder bore. Align piston mark "F" (1.3L), or notch (1.6L) located at piston pin bore area, and connecting rod oil groove toward engine front. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all bolts and nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  table at end of article.
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