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1023E, 1025R and 1026R – Assemble Piston and Connecting Rod

[1] –
IMPORTANT:
Pistons must be installed on the same connecting rod they were removed from.

→NOTE:
Apply clean engine oil to all parts during assembly.

Assemble piston to connecting rod with piston size mark (A) on opposite side of connecting rod “punched” alignment mark.

[2] – Install piston pin (F) and retaining snap rings (G).

[3] – Install oil ring expander in bottom ring groove of piston.

[4] – Install oil ring over expander with ring gap opposite (180°) of expander ends.

[5] – Install top two piston rings with punch mark or letter facing up.

a. Install second compression ring. Turn ring until gap is 120° away from oil ring gap.

b. Install first compression ring in top groove. Turn ring until gap is 120° away from second ring gap and from oil ring gap.