ENGINE ASSEMBLY ( 3 )
6. Piston Ring
1) Use a piston ring replacer to install the three
piston rings.
Piston Ring Replacer:
Install the piston rings in the order shown in the
illustration.
1 Oil ring (Coil expander type)
2 2nd compression ring (Taper undercut type)
3 1st compression ring (Barrel face type)
Note:
Install the compression rings with the stamped side
facing up.
Insert the expander coil into the oil ring groove so that
there is no gap on either side of the expander coil before
installing the oil ring.
2) Apply engine oil to the piston ring surfaces.
3) Check that the piston rings rotate smoothly in
the piston ring grooves.
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7. Connecting Rod Bearing
Carefully wipe any oil or other foreign material from
the connecting rod bearing back face and the
connecting rod bearing fitting surface.