50. Piston and Connecting Rod Assemble

Piston and Connecting Rod Assemble

Tools Required
^ J43654 Piston Pin Retainer Remover/Installer





1. Lubricate the piston pin with clean engine oil.
2. Install one of the piston pin retainers into the retainer groove.





3. Install the connecting rod and piston pin. Push the piston pin in until it bottoms against the installed piston pin retainer.





4. Install the second piston pin retainer.





Important: The piston ring end gaps must be staggered 90 degrees apart.

Notice: Use a piston ring expander to install the piston rings. The rings may be damaged if expanded more than necessary.

5. Install the following components of the bottom ring assembly (oil control ring).
1. The expander
2. The lower oil control ring
3. The upper oil control ring





6. Install the middle ring (compression ring) with the napier groove facing down.
7. Install the top ring.