3. ENGINE
3-
1. Piston ring compressor tool
2. Piston
3. Cylinder
NOTICE Chain guide has to be fixed between
cylinder and cylinder head.
NOTE: After both cylinders are installed, turn
crankshaft until piston of cylinder2 is at TDC and
lock crankshaft. Refer to CRANKSHAFT
BOTTOM END subsection.
Install cylinder head and the other parts in
accordance with the proper installation procedures.
PISTON
Piston Removal
Refer to following procedures in this subsection to
remove:
- Cylinder head
- Cylinder.
Place a rag under piston and in the area of timing
chain compartment.
Piston circlips are spring loaded
Remove one piston circlip and discard it.
1. Piston circlip
NOTE: The removal of both piston circlips is not
necessary to remove piston pin.
Push piston pin out of piston.
1. Piston
2. Piston pin
Detach piston from connecting rod.
Piston Inspection
Inspect piston for scoring, cracking or other
damages. Replace piston and piston rings if
necessary.
Using a micrometer, measure piston at8mm (.315in)
perpendicularly (90°) to piston pin.