Tools Required
EN-46745
Piston Pin Retainer Remover and Installer
Important: Install the piston onto the connecting rod with the arrow oriented toward the front of the engine.
- The cast boss (1), on the underside of the piston, must go to the rear of the block.
- The cast mark (1), on the connecting rod, must go to the front of the block.
- 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:
4.1. | Coat the piston pin with oil. |
4.2. | Install one side of one piston pin retainer into the retaining groove using the
EN-46745
. Rotate the retainer until it is fully seated in the groove, use insertion tool. |
4.3. | Install the connecting rod and the piston pin. |
Push the piston pin until it bottoms in the previously installed retainer.
4.4. | Install the second piston pin retainer, using the
EN-46745
. |
4.5. | 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):
5.2. | The lower oil control ring |
5.3. | 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).
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).