Items 8-7: Connecting Rod and Piston Assembly Note

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Lubricate the piston pin and piston pin bore with clean engine oil.

Fig 1: Locating Piston Pin And Piston Pin Bore Lubrication Points
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NOTE: The connecting rod must be installed into the piston with identification markings toward the front.

Fig 2: Positioning Connecting Rod In Piston

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Position the connecting rod in the piston.
Using the special tool, press the piston pin into the piston and rod assembly.

Fig 3: Pressing Piston Pin Into Piston And Rod Assembly
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