Piston, Pin, and Connecting Rod Replacement: Reassembly

Install a piston pin snap ring (A) only on one side.

Fig 1: Installing Piston Pin Snap Ring
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Coat the piston pin bore in the piston, the bore in the connecting rod, and the piston pin with engine oil.
Heat the piston to about 158°F (70°C).

Fig 2: Heating Piston
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Install the piston pin (A). Assemble the piston (B) and connecting rod (C) with the arrow (D) and the embossed mark (E) on the same side.

Fig 3: Installing Piston Pin
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Install the remaining snap ring (F).
Turn the snap rings in the ring grooves until the end gaps are positioned at the bottom of the piston.