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Piston Pin Replacement

  1. Remove circlip from pin bore groove. Push pin from piston and connecting rod. Piston pins and pistons must be replaced as matched set.
  2. All pistons and connecting rods must be in same weight class. DO NOT  machine connecting rod.
  3. Assemble connecting rod to piston with oil hole in rod's small end and arrow on piston head on same side. When installed, arrow on piston and rod's small end oil hole will face front of engine.
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