6A – 98 ENGINE MECHANICAL 6. Piston Ring 1. Use a piston ring replacer to install the three piston rings. Piston Ring Replacer Install the piston rings in the order shown in the illustration. 1. Oil ring 2. 2nd compression ring 3. 1st compression ring RTW36ASH002001
NOTE: Install the compression rings with the stamped side facing up. Insert the expander coil into the oil ring groove so that there is no gap on either side of the expander coil before installing the oil ring. 2. Apply engine oil to the piston ring surfaces. 3. Check that the piston rings rotate smoothly in the piston ring grooves 7. Connecting Rod Bearing Carefully wipe any oil or other foreign material from the connecting rod bearing back face and the connecting rod bearing fitting surface.
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