Assemble
Use the following procedure to clean and inspect the pistons
and piston pins. Refer to Procedure 001-043 in Section 1.
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Use the following procedure to clean and inspect the
connecting rods. Refer to Procedure 001-014 in Section 1.
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CAUTION
The retainer snap ring must be seated completely in the
piston pin groove to prevent engine damage during engine
operation.
Install a new snap ring into one piston pin bore of each piston.
Install the snap ring with the gap at the top or bottom of the
piston pin bores.
If the pistons are being reused, the piston and pin must be
matched to the way they were when they were removed.
CAUTION
Do not use a hammer to install the piston pin. The piston can
distort, causing it to seize in the liner.