Section 01 ENGINES (1503 4-TEC)
Subsection 07 (CYLINDER BLOCK)
Installation
For installation, reverse the removal procedure.
Pay attention to the following details.
Apply engine oil on the piston pin.
Insert piston pin into piston and connecting rod.
Use the piston circlip installer (P/N 529 035 765)
to assemble the piston circlip.
529 035 765
CAUTION: Secure piston pin with new piston
circlips.
NOTE: Take care that the hook of the piston circlip
is positioned properly.
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R1503motr28A
2
1. Sleeve with piston circlip inside
2. Assembly jig from piston clip installer
R610motr134B
CORRECT POSITION OF THE PISTON CIRCLIP
Using piston ring compressor pliers, such as Snap-
On RC-980, slide piston into cylinder.
R1503motr29A
CAUTION: Install piston with punched arrow
toward exhaust side.
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R1503motr30A
1. Arrow toward exhaust side
Correctly install bearings and carefully clean split
surface on both sides (cracked area).
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