Piston, Pin, and Connecting Rod Replacement: Reassembly

Install a piston pin snap ring (A).

Fig 1: Identifying 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 70 °C (158 °F).

Fig 2: Heating Piston
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Assemble the piston (A) and connecting rod (B) with the arrow (C) and the embossed mark (D) on the same side. Install the piston pin (E).

Fig 3: Identifying Piston And Connecting Rod
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This illustration shows K20Z2.
Install the remaining snap ring (F).
Turn the snap rings in the ring grooves until the end gaps are positioned at the bottom of the piston.