Piston & Rod Assembly: Installation
- Oil rings, piston and cylinder bore. Install piston and rod assembly. Ensure ring gaps are set 180 degrees apart and code marks face up. DO NOT
set on thrust side of piston or in line with piston pin. See Fig 1. Ensure bearing halves are properly seated in rod and cap.
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- Install ring compressor. Install piston in cylinder with cavity on piston top aligned with straight edge of rod and facing front of engine. See Fig 2. With piston installed, ensure rod and bearings are seated against crankshaft journal.
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- Install rod caps to their respective piston and rod assembly. Tighten connecting rod cap bolts to specification. Install cylinder head. Install new gasket and oil pan. Tighten pan bolts to specification. Complete installation by reversing removal procedure.