Piston

PISTON





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Disassembly
1. Remove the piston rings from the piston.
- Discard the piston rings.
2. Remove the piston pin retainers and the piston pin.
3. NOTE: If the piston and connecting rod are to be reinstalled, they must be assembled in the same orientation. Mark the piston orientation to the connecting rod for reassembly.
Separate the piston from the connecting rod.
4. Clean and inspect the piston and connecting rod. General Procedures

Assembly
1. Align the piston-to-connecting rod orientation marks, and position the connecting rod in the piston.
2. Lubricate the piston pin and pin bore with clean engine oil.
3. Install the piston pin in the piston and connecting rod assembly.
4. Install the piston pin retaining clips in the piston.
5. Lubricate the piston and the new piston rings with clean engine oil.
6. Install the piston rings onto the piston.