ASSEMBLY
B-62prose procedureConnecting rod assembly (continued)
- 6Install the second clip into the clip groove in the piston.
05U0BX-177 - 7Check the oscillation torque of the connecting rod. If the large end does not drop by its own weight, replace the piston and/or piston pin.
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Piston Ring
Oil ring installation
- 1Install the three-piece oil rings on the pistons. (1) Apply clean engine oil to the oil ring spacer and rails. (2) Install the oil ring spacer with the ends upward. (3) Install the upper rail and lower rail.The upper rail and lower rail are the same.The rails may be installed with either face upward.
05U0BX-179 - 2Verify that both rails are expanded by the spacer tangs as shown in the figure by making certain the rails turn smoothly in both directions.
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CAUTION
The rings must be installed with the R marks upward. The second ring must be installed with the scraper face downward.
Top and second ring installation
- 3Apply clean engine oil to the top and second piston rings.
- 4Install the second ring to the piston; then install the top ring. Use a piston ring expander (commercially available).
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