a
2
3
4
4
È
90˚
be
45˚
CONNECTING RODS AND PISTONS
INSTALLATION
NOTE:
Be sure to install the piston rings so that the manu-
facturer marks a face up.
1
NOTE:
b
• Apply engine oil onto the piston pin.
• Make sure that the "Y" mark a on the connecting
• Install the piston pin clips, so that the clip ends
• Reinstall each piston into its original cylinder
c
c
a Top ring
b 2nd ring
c Upper oil ring rail
d Oil ring expander
90˚
e Lower oil ring rail
È Exhaust side
ad
5-65
1. Install:
• Top ring 1
• 2nd ring 2
• Upper oil ring rail 3
• Oil ring expander 4
• Lower oil ring rail 5
2. Install:
• Piston 1
(onto the respective connecting rod 2)
• Piston pin 3
• Piston pin clips 4
New
rod faces left when the punch mark b on the pis-
ton is pointing up. Refer to the illustration.
are 3 mm (0.12 in) c or more from the cutout in
the piston.
(numbering order starting from the left: #1 to #3).
3. Offset:
• Piston ring end gaps
ENG