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For 1990-2009 cars only

    Object Number: 562836  Size: SH

    Notice: Use a piston ring expander to install the piston rings. The rings may be damaged if expanded more than necessary.

  1. Install the lower oil control piston ring spacer onto the piston.

  2. Object Number: 562842  Size: SH
  3. Install the lower oil control piston ring onto the piston (1).

  4. Object Number: 562839  Size: SH
  5. Install the upper oil control piston ring onto the piston (1).

  6. Object Number: 562848  Size: SH
  7. Space the oil control piston ring end gaps a minimum of 90 degrees apart (1, 2, 3).

  8. Object Number: 562823  Size: SH
  9. Install the lower compression piston ring onto the piston (1). The mark on the side of the piston ring should face the top of the piston.

  10. Object Number: 562819  Size: SH
  11. Install the upper compression piston ring onto the piston. The mark (1) on the side of the piston ring should face the top of the piston.
  12. Space the compression piston ring end gaps 120 degrees apart.