Section04ENGINE
Subsection 09 (ENGINE BLOCK)
NOTE: Use a ring expander to prevent breakage
during installation. The oil ring must be installed
by hand.
Check that rings rotate smoothly after installation.
Space the piston ring end gaps 120° apart and do
not align the gaps with the piston pin bore or the
thrust side axis.
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1. DO NOT align ring gap with piston trust side axis
2. DO NOT align ring gap with piston pin bore axis
A. 120°
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