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Piston, Pin, and Connecting Rod Replacement: Reassembly

  1. Install a piston pin snap ring (A) only on one side.
    Fig 1: Installing Piston Pin Snap Ring
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  2. Coat the piston pin bore in the piston, the bore in the connecting rod, and the piston pin with new engine oil.
  3. Heat the piston to about 158 CF (70°C).
    Fig 2: Heating Piston
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  4. Assemble the piston (A) and the connecting rod (B) with the embossed marks (C) on the same side. Install the piston pin (D).
    NOTE: Apply new engine oil to the piston pin.
    Fig 3: Assembling Piston And Connecting Rod Using Embossed Marks
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  5. Install the remaining snap ring.
  6. Reassemble the other pistons the same way.
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