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OXE 150/200 HP SERVICE MANUAL
PISTON, CONNECTING ROD, AND BEARING REPLACEMENT
PISTON, CONNECTING ROD, AND BEARING
INSTALLATION
Special tools
- 30-0160-021 angle meter
For equivalent regional tools, see Special tools.
1. Lubricate the piston rings, piston, inner cylinder bore surface and a piston
ring compressor with clean engine oil.
2. Install the piston ring compressor in order to compress the piston rings.
3. Install the piston and connecting rod assembly (4).
4. Install the connecting rod bearing (3).
5. Install the connecting rod cap (1).
!
WARNING
See Fastener.
!
WARNING
See Torque-to-yield fastener.
6. Install the new connecting rod bolts (2) and tighten a first pass to
25 Nm (19 lb ).
7. Tighten the new connecting rod bolts (2) a final pass to an additional 60
degrees using the 30-0160-021 meter.
8. Assemble the caps and connecting rods in the marked position.
9. Rotate the cranksha to a position where the connecting rod bolts are in the
best situation for install.