PISTON RING FITTING PISTON RING END GAP NOTE: Before reinstalling used rings or installing new rings, the ring clearances must be checked. 1. Wipe the…

1. Before installing piston and connecting rod assemblies into the bore, install the piston rings (Refer to 9 – ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/PISTON RINGS – STANDARD PROCEDURE).…

Check the connecting rod journal for excessive wear, taper and scoring (Refer to 9 – ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/ CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS – STANDARD PROCEDURE). Check the…

CAUTION: DO NOT use a wire wheel or other abrasive cleaning devise to clean the pistons or connecting rods. The pistons have a Moly coating,…

1. Disconnect negative cable from battery. 2. Oil pan and gasket/windage tray (Refer to 9 – ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PAN – REMOVAL). 3. Cylinder head covers (Refer…

PISTON FITTING 1. To correctly select the proper size piston, a cylinder bore gauge (2), capable of reading in 0.003 mm (0.0001 in.)     …

CAUTION: Do not use a metal stamp to mark connecting rods as damage may result, instead use ink or a scratch awl. The pistons are…

1. Lubricate tappets. CAUTION: S.7L engines equipped with MDS uses both standard roller tappets and deactivating roller tappets, for use with the Multi Displacement System.…

1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery. 2. Remove the air cleaner housing (3) (Refer to 9 – ENGINE/AIR INTAKE SYSTEM/AIR CLEANER HOUSING – …

HYDRAULIC TAPPETS Before disassembling any part of the engine to correct tappet noise, check the oil pressure. If vehicle has no oil pressure gauge, install…