Tools Required
J 43654 Piston Pin Clip Installer
Important: Install the piston onto the connecting rod with the arrow oriented toward the
front of the engine.
- Assemble the connecting rod and the piston.
Notice: Install the piston pin retainers correctly in the retaining groove during assembly
in order to avoid engine damage.
- Use
the following procedure in order to assemble the piston pin and the retainer:
2.1. | Coat the piston pin with oil. |
2.2. | Using the J 43654
, 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. | Install the second piston pin retainer using an insertion tool. |
2.5. | Ensure that the piston moves freely. |
Notice: 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. | Lower oil control ring |
- Install the lower compression ring (second ring). Place the manufacturer's
mark facing up.
- Install the upper compression ring (top ring).