Assembly

ASSEMBLY OF PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD


1. ASSEMBLE PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD






(a) Install a new snap ring on one side of the piston pin hole.



(b) Gradually heat the piston to approx 60°C (140°F).






(c) Coat the piston pin with engine oil.






(d) Align the front marks of the piston and the connecting rod, and push in the piston pin with your thumb.

(e) Install a new snap ring on the other side of the pin hole.



2. INSTALL PISTON RINGS






(a) Install the oil ring expander and two side rails by hand.






(b) Using a piston ring expander, install the two compression rings with the code mark facing upward.


(c) Position the piston rings so that the ring ends are as shown.






CAUTION: Do not align the ends.


3. INSTALL BEARINGS






(a) Align the bearing claw with the claw groove of the connecting rod or connecting rod cap.

(b) Install the bearing in the connecting rod and rod cap.

CAUTION: Install the bearings with the oil hole in the connecting rod.