REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS

Assembling Connecting Rod to Piston

Refer to Figure 201.

1.Install a retaining snap ring in one of the piston pin retaining grooves.

2.Position connecting rod in piston assembly. Make sure that the side of the rod marked FRONT is facing forward. Ensure that twopiece piston identification marks and connecting rod identification marks indicate that piston and rod are matched. They must be returned to same cylinder from which they were removed.

The piston crown, skirt and rod are marked FRONT. Be sure that rod, piston crown and skirt are properly aligned.

3.Using a generous amount of clean engine oil, push piston wrist pin into piston wrist pin bore, aligning two piston sections and connecting rod.

4.Secure pin in position by inserting a snap ring in remaining piston snap ring groove.

5.Place the assembled piston in a clean location until it is needed for installation into sleeve.

6.Perform steps 1 through 5 on remaining pistons.