Tools Required

1. Coat the following components with clean engine oil:

•	The piston

•	The piston rings

•	The cylinder bore

•	The bearing surfaces




2. Install the piston with the stamped arrow facing forward.
3. Install the piston assembly into its matched bore.

When assembled, the flanges on the connecting rod and cap should face to the front in the left bank and to the rear in the right bank.




4. Use the J 8037 and the J 5239 and to lightly tap the top of the piston with a wooden hammer handle.

•	Hold the J 8037 firmly against the engine block until all of the piston rings enter the cylinder bore.

•	Use the J 5239 in order to guide the connecting rod onto the crankshaft journal.

5. Remove the J 5239 .



6. When all of the connecting rod bearings are installed, tap each connecting rod assembly lightly parallel to the crankpin in order to make sure that they have clearance.
7. Use a feeler gauge or a dial indicator in order to measure the side clearance between the connecting rod caps. The rod side clearance should be 0.16-0.43 mm (0.006-0.017 in).



8. Install the connecting rod cap and nuts.

Tighten

•	Tighten the connecting rod nuts a first pass evenly to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).

•	Tighten the connecting rod nuts a final pass an additional 70 degrees using the J 36660-A .

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.