PRO TECHNICIAN

Reassembly

Install Piston

Piston ring compressor
 
(2) Cover just the piston ring with the piston ring compressor.
NOTICE:
If the piston is rotated inside the piston ring compressor, the piston ring position could change and/or the piston could be damaged.
HINT:
If the piston ring compressor is applied down to the skirts of the piston, it will be difficult to set the piston in the cylinder.
Coat the inner surface of the piston ring compressor with oil so as to avoid damaging the piston and the piston ring.
 
(3) Tap with the handle of hammer to insert the piston from the top of the cylinder with the piston front mark facing the front of the engine.
 
(4) Install the connecting rod bearing cap and torque the bolts.
 
(5) Every time a piston is assembled, turn the crankshaft and then, making sure that it turns smoothly, assemble the piston.
 
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