Installation

NOTE: Do not use piston ring expander when installing oil ring side rails.

1. Install the oil ring spacer.
2. Install oil ring upper side rail as follows:
a. To install, first put one end of side rail between piston ring groove and spacer.
b. Hold it down firmly.






c. Press down with your finger the portion to be inserted into groove as illustrated.
3. Install lower oil ring side rail by same procedure as above.






4. Using suitable piston ring expander, install No. 2 piston ring.
5. Using suitable piston ring expander, install No. 1 piston ring.
6. Apply engine oil around piston and piston rings.






7. Position each piston ring end gap as far apart from neighboring gaps as possible. Make sure that gaps are not positioned in side rail thrust and pin directions.