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Disassembly And Assembly Of Subassemblies: Piston: Assembly

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  1. NOTE: Align the piston-to-connecting rod orientation marks made during disassembly.

    Install the piston to the connecting rod.

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  2. Lubricate with clean engine oil and install the piston pin.
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  3. Install the piston pin retainers.
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  4. Lubricate with clean engine oil and install the piston rings.
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  5. NOTE: Align the piston rings on the piston.
    NOTE: Arrow indicates front of engine.

    1. Upper oil control segment ring gap location.
    2. Oil control spacer gap location.
    3. Lower oil control segment ring gap location.

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