CONNECTING RODS AND BEARINGS REPLACEMENT - continued

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d. Installation.

NOTE

If required, replace piston rings

(Para 3-16), before proceeding.

(1)

Assemble connecting rod (5) to

piston (2).

(a)

Liberally apply engine oil to piston

pin (7) and to piston pin bores in

connecting rod (5) and in piston (2).

(b)

Install one retaining ring (6) on side

of piston marked, "FRONT."

(c)

Orient piston (2) and connecting

rod (5) so word, "FRONT," on top of

piston and number stamped on

connecting rod are positioned as

shown.

(d)

Install piston pin (7) through bores

in piston (2) and in connecting

rod (5).

(e)

Install retaining ring (6) on

piston (2).

(2)

Install piston (2) and connecting

rod (5) as an assembly in cylinder

block.

(a)

Apply engine oil to cylinder bores,

piston rings, and piston skirts.

CAUTION

If a strap-type ring compressor is

used in Step (b), take care not to

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hook strap on a ring gap, as doing so

could cause ring to break.

(b)

Compress piston rings using a suitable ring compressor.

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