Special Tools
• | EN-46745 Piston Clip Retainer Remover/Installer |
• | EN-46745-4 Piston Clip Retainer Remover/Installer Adapter |
For equivalent regional tools, refer to
Special Tools
Note: Install the piston onto the connecting rod with the arrow oriented toward the front of the engine.
- Assemble the connecting rod and the piston.
Caution: Install the piston pin retainers correctly in the retaining groove during assembly in order to avoid engine damage.
- Use the following procedure to assemble the piston pin and the retainer:
2.1. | Coat the piston pin with oil. |
2.2. | Using the
EN-46745 remover/installer
and the
EN-46745-4 adapter
, install one side of one piston pin retainer
into the retaining groove. Rotate the retainer until it is fully seated in the groove. |
2.3. | Install the connecting rod and the piston pin. Push the piston pin until it bottoms in the previously installed retainer. |
2.4. | Using the
EN-46745 remover/installer
and the
EN-46745-4 adapter
, install the second piston pin retainer. |
2.5. | Ensure that the piston moves freely. |
Caution: Use a piston ring expander to install the piston rings. The rings may be damaged if expanded more than necessary.
- Install the following components of the oil control ring assembly - bottom ring:
3.2. | The lower oil control ring |
3.3. | The upper control ring |
- Install the lower compression ring - second ring. Place the manufacturer's mark facing up.
- Install the upper compression ring - top ring.