>> A << Piston Pin Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- When replacing the piston, note the cylinder bore size mark on the cylinder block as illustrated, and select a piston according to the flowing table.
Cylinder bore size mark Piston size mark A A B B NOTE: The piston size mark shows on the top of the piston. - Insert the push rod into the piston pin and install the guide A.
- Align the front mark of the piston with that of the connecting rod. Align the piston with the connecting rod.
- Apply engine oil to the outer circumference of the piston pin.
- Insert the piston pin guide A installed at step 2 into the pin hole from the front mark of the piston.
- Screw the guide B into A until the clearance "L" reaches 3.75 mm (0.147 inch) between A and B.
- Place the piston and connecting rod assembly onto Base, with the front marks facing up.
- Install the piston pin using a press. If the required press force is less than the standard value, replace the piston and piston pin assembly or the connecting rod, or both.
Standard value: 5,000 - 15,000 N (1,124 - 3,372 lb)
- Check that the piston moves smoothly.