>> B << Oil Ring Installation

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Fit the oil ring spacer into the piston ring groove. Then fit the upper and lower side rails.
NOTE: The spacer and side rails may be fitted in either direction. No distinction is made between top and bottom.

NOTE: Spacer and side rail sizes are color-coded as follows: To Install a side rail, fit one end of the rail into the groove, then press the rest of the rail into position by hand as shown.

Fig 1: Locating Spacer And Side Rail
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Fig 2: Spacer And Side Rail Identification Chart
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CAUTION: Do not fit side rails using a piston ring expander since they may break.
After installing the side rails, check that they more smoothly in both directions.

Fig 3: Locating Side Rail End
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