Workshop Manual

15.6 INSTALLATION OF PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD ASSEMBLY

front of the engine. The connecting rod has a serial number printing that must also face

towards the exhaust side of the engine.

13. Align the ring compressor guide pins (if equipped) over the two bolt holes on the top of

the cylinder block.

NOTICE:

DO NOT force the piston into the liner. Considerable force

on the piston could scratch o r otherwise damage the inside of

the cylinder liner. Therefore, care must be taken during the

installation of the piston to prevent damage.

14. With care and m oderate pressure, press the piston into the liner.

15. Remove the ring compressor.

16. Push or tap the piston and connecting rod within the liner until the upper rod bearing is

ﬁrmly seated on the appropriate crankshaft journal.

17. Lubricate the lower bearing shell with clean engine oil.

18. With the number on the cap and rod on the same side and the arrow facing forward,

install the bearing cap.

All information subject to change without notice.