Removal and Installation

Piston Ring-Installation:

1. The No. 1 and No. 2 piston rings have a different cross section. Install rings with manufacturers mark and size mark facing up, to the top of the piston.

CAUTION: Install piston rings in the following order:

2. Oil ring expander
3. Upper oil ring side rail.
4. Lower oil ring side rail.

Side Rail-Installation:

5. Install the side rails by placing one end between the piston ring groove and the expander. Hold end firmly and press down the portion to be installed until side rail is in position. Do Not use a piston ring expander.

Upper And Intermediate Rings-Installation:

6. Using a piston ring expander, install No. 2 piston ring and then No. 1 piston ring.

Piston Ring End Gap Location:

7. Position piston ring end gaps.
8. Position oil ring expander gap at least 45° from the side rail gaps but not on the piston pin center or on the thrust direction.