CYLINDERS AND PISTONS
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INSTALLING THE PISTONS AND
CYLINDERS
The following procedure applies to all of the pis-
tons and cylinders.
1. Install:
• Top ring “1”
• 2nd ring “2”
• Oil ring expander “3”
• Lower oil ring rail “4”
• Upper oil ring rail “5”
NOTE:
Be sure to install the piston rings so that the
manufacturer’s marks or numbers face up.
2. Install:
• Piston “1”
• Piston pin “2”
• Piston pin clips “3”
NOTE:
• Apply engine oil onto the piston pin.
• Make sure the arrow mark “a” on the piston fac-
es towards the front side of the cylinder.
• Before installing the piston pin clips, cover the
crankcase opening with a clean rag to prevent
the clips from falling into the crankcase.
• Install the piston pin clips so that the clip ends
are 3 mm (0.12 in) “b” or more from the cutout
in the piston.
• Reinstall each piston into its original cylinder.
3. Lubricate:
• Piston
• Piston rings
• Cylinder
(with the recommended lubricant)
4. Offset:
• Piston ring end gaps
5. Install:
• Rear cylinder gasket “1”
• Front cylinder gasket “2”
New
Recommended lubricant
Engine oil
a. Top ring
b. Upper oil ring rail
c. Oil ring expander
d. Lower oil ring rail
e. 2nd ring
A. forward
A. Intake side
B. Exhaust side
b
New
3
90 ˚
a.b
90 ˚
A
d.e
c
20 ˚
1
2
A
B
A
B
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