Important: Install the piston onto the connecting rod with the arrow oriented toward
the front of the engine.
- Assemble the connecting rod and the piston.
Notice: Install the piston pin retainers correctly in the retaining groove during
assembly in order to avoid engine damage.
- Use the following
procedure in order to assemble the piston pin and the retainer:
| 2.1. | Coat the piston pin with oil. |
| 2.2. | Install one side of one piston pin retainer into the retaining
groove using the J 43654
. Rotate the
retainer until it is fully seated in the groove, use insertion tool. |
| 2.3. | Install the connecting rod and the piston pin. |
Push
the piston pin until it bottoms in the previously installed retainer.
| 2.4. | Install the second piston pin retainer, using the J 43654
. |
| 2.5. | Ensure that the piston moves freely. |
Notice: Use a piston ring expander to install the piston rings. The rings may
be damaged if expanded more than necessary.
- Install the
following components of the oil control ring assembly - bottom ring:
| 3.2. | The lower oil control ring |
| 3.3. | The upper control ring |
- Install the lower compression ring - second ring. Place
the manufacturer's mark facing up.
- Install the upper compression ring - top ring.
