Piston, Pin, and Connecting Rod Replacement: Reassembly

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Install a piston pin snap ring (A) only on one side

Fig 1: Installing Piston Pin Snap Ring
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Coat the piston pin bore in the piston, the bore in the connecting rod, and the piston pin with new engine oil
Heat the piston to about 158°F (70°C)

Fig 2: Heating Piston
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Assemble the piston (A) and the connecting rod (B) with the embossed marks (C) on the same side Install the piston pin (D)
NOTE: Apply new engine oil to the piston pin

Fig 3: Identifying Piston And Connecting Rod Installation Position
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Install the remaining snap ring
Reassemble the other pistons the same way