Piston Pin Replacement: Installation
- Ensure connecting rod oil hole is opposite "F" mark on piston. See Figure
. Apply engine oil to piston pin and to small end of connecting rod. Install piston pin between piston pin guide and Piston Pin Installer (49 G030 042).
- Press pin into piston until piston pin guide contacts Block (49 G030 041). See Fig 1
. Force required to install pin should be 1102-3307 lbs. (500-1500 kg). If force required is not within specifications. Replace piston pin or connecting rod. Ensure that connecting rod moves freely after assembly.
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