Pistons, Removing And Installing: Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
Replace the bolts were tightened with an additional turn.
Arrow on piston face points toward belt pulley side.
Offset the piston ring gap by 120°.
-- Coat the contact surfaces on the bearing shells with oil.
-- Install the piston with a piston ring compressor. Pay attention to the installed position -item 8- OVERVIEW - PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD List Item:Piston.
-- Install the connecting rod bearing cap. Pay attention to the installed position -item 2- OVERVIEW - PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD List Item:Connecting Rod Bearing Cap.
-- Install the cylinder head. Refer to CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Install the oil pan upper section. Refer to OIL PAN UPPER SECTION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .