Pistons and Connecting Rods - Assemble
Assembly Procedure
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| Tool | Part Number | Part Description | Qty |
| A | 1U-6683 | Ring Expander | 1 |
| B | 1P-1861 | Retaining Ring Pliers | 1 |
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Keep all parts clean from contaminants. Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life. |
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Verify correct assembly of the pistons and the connecting rods. Ensure that the etched numbers on the rod and the rod cap are in the correct positions. The etched number on the rod and the rod cap correspond to the cylinder in which it should be installed. |
- Check the clearance between the ends of piston rings (5). Refer to Specifications, "Piston and Rings".
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| Illustration 1 | g01081596 |
- Install the oil control piston ring with Tooling (A). The ends of the spring should be rotated 180 degrees from the ring end gap.
Note: The oil ring must be installed over the spring with the end gap 180 degrees from the oil ring spring joint.
- Install the intermediate piston ring with the side marked "UP-2" toward the top of the piston. Use Tooling (A) in order to install the ring.
- Install the top piston ring with the side marked "UP-1" toward the top of the piston. Use Tooling (A) in order to install the ring.
- Replace rod bearing (6) by pressing a new bearing into connecting rod (3). Refer to Special Instruction, SEHS7295 for more information.
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| Illustration 2 | g01081662 |
- Position piston (1) on connecting rod (3). Coat pin (4) with clean engine oil and install pin (4). Use Tooling (B) in order to install retaining rings (2). Ensure that the retainer rings are in the grooves of piston (1) .
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| Illustration 3 | g01081595 |
End By: Install the pistons and the connecting rods. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Piston and Connecting Rods - Install".
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