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Pistons, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

NOTE:

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  ) Piston.

-- Install the connecting rod bearing cap. Pay attention to the installed position -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 .