13
6
14
6
6
14
8
13
6
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7-6. PISTONS, CONNECTING RODS, AND BEARINGS REPLACEMENT (CONT).
c.
Installation.
Use care when removing or
installing retaining rings.
Retaining rings are under spring
tension and can act as projectiles
when released and could cause
eye injury.
NOTE
Ensure “FRONT” marking on
piston and numbers on
connecting rod and cap are
positioned as illustrated.
All four piston assemblies are
installed the same way.
(1)
Install first retaining ring (13) in pin groove
on “FRONT” side of piston (6).
(2)
Lubricate piston pin (14) and pin bores on
piston (6) with engine lubricating oil.
(3)
Install piston pin (14) and piston (6) on
connecting rod (8), positioning FRONT
marking on piston with numbers on
connecting rod.
(4)
Install second retaining ring (13) on piston
(6).
