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Piston: Service and Repair

Assemble the rod to the piston with the notch on the piston dome on the same side as the button on the connecting rod identification marks.

Piston & Rod Assembly:





Assemble piston and rod assembly in engine with notch in dome facing front of engine. After installation, inspect connecting rod big end side clearance. Clearance should be 0.006-0.014 inch.