D1146/D1146TI/DE08TIS
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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Printed in Jan. 2001 PS-MMA0415-E1A
z Install the snap rings and check to see
that it is securely assembled.
z Install the piston ring in the piston using
piston ring pliers.
z Identify the mark "Y" or "TOP" on the
ring end to prevent the top and bottom
of the piston ring from being
interchanged and make the marked
portion face upward.
(The surface marked as “Y” is upper
surface.)
z Adjust the angle among individual piston
ring gaps to 90° and fit a piston
assembling jig onto the piston, Use care
not to match the ring gaps with the pin
direction.
z Install the bearing by aligning it with the
connecting rod key groove and apply oil
to the bearing and piston.
z Position the valve seating surface
toward the tappet hole and insert the
piston with hand.
CAUTION :
Tappet hole
Valve seating
G1055
45°
45°
Piston pin
Piston
2nd ring gap
Top ring gap
90°
Oil ring gap
Piston
Top ring
Second rin
Oil rin