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Connecting Rod: Service and Repair

Fig. 49 Piston Ring Installation:





1. Apply a thin coat of engine oil to piston pin and ensure pin fits in piston pin hole using finger pressure.
2. Align and install side of connecting rod stamped ISUZU, with front cut-out mark of piston.
3. Using a piston pin service set, install piston pin.
4. Install piston rings as shown in Fig. 49. Ensure to position piston rings so that T or 2T mark is turned up.