Workshop Manual

15.5 ASSEMBLY OF PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD ASSEMBLY

3. Position the long end of the connecting rod (2) on the same side as the valve relief (1)

in the top of the piston.

4. Install piston pin into the pin bore, through the rod, until it rests against the previously

installed retaining ring.

5. Using the appropriate ﬂat-nosed pliers, install the other retaining ring into the retaining

ring recess in the piston boss to lock the pin in place. Orient the retaining ring gap to

either the 12 o'clock or 6 o'clock position.

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