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Piston: Service and Repair

Fig. 15 Piston & Rod Assembly:





1. Assemble piston to connecting rod so that "F" mark on piston pin bore and oil groove on connecting rod face toward front of engine.
2. After installing connecting rod to crankshaft, check side clearance with feeler gauge. Clearance should not exceed 0.30 mm (0.012 in).