[1] –
IMPORTANT:
Pistons must be installed in cylinders from which they were removed and in the same direction. Be careful not to damage crankshaft rod journal while installing piston.
If new piston rings are being installed, deglaze cylinder bore.
[2] – Install a bearing insert (A) onto connecting rod (D).
[3] – Install piston and connecting rod (D) into the cylinder from which it was removed. Instawith the embossed mark on connecting rod (D) facing toward the flywheel; with piston size mark (E) on top of piston toward the camshaft side of engine.
[4] –
IMPORTANT:
Do not touch bearing insert surfaces. Oil and acid from your finger will corrode the bearing surface.
Install second bearing insert on connecting rod cap (C).
[5] –
IMPORTANT:
Connecting rod caps must be installed on the same connecting rods they were removed from.
Match the connecting rods to caps using alignment marks, install caps.
[6] – Dip entire new connecting rod bolt (B) in clean engine oil.
[7] – Install bolts and tighten to specification.
[8] – If a new piston and connecting rod are installed, stamp a number corresponding to the cylinder number on the connecting rod cap and connecting rod.
[9] – Install cylinder head. (See Remove and Install Cylinder Head in this Group.
[10] – Install oil pan and strainer tube. (See Remove and Install Oil Pan and Strainer: 3TNM74 or Remove and Install Oil Pan and Strainer: 3TNV76 and 3TNV80 in this Group.)
