>> E << Piston And Connecting Rod Installation

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Apply engine oil on the circumference of the piston, piston rings, and oil ring.
Arrange the piston ring and oil ring gaps (oil ring and coil expander) as shown in the illustration.
Rotate the crankshaft so that crank pin is on the center of the cylinder bore.

Fig 1: Identifying Piston Ring And Oil Ring Gaps
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Not to damage the crank pin, attach a special tool MB992010, to the connecting rod bolt.

Fig 2: Identifying Connecting Rod Bolt
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Use suitable thread protectors on the connecting rod bolts before inserting the piston and connecting rod assembly into the cylinder block.
Care must be taken not to nick the crank pin.
Insert the piston and connecting rod assembly into the cylinder with front mark on the piston crown pointing to the timing belt side.
CAUTION: Make sure that the piston and connecting rod do not touch the oil jet during installation.
Using a suitable piston ring compressor tool, Install the piston and connecting rod assembly into the cylinder block.

Fig 3: Installing Piston And Connecting Rod Assembly
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