11.53
Installing piston
•
Turn joint in oil scraper ring (arrow) so that it fac-
es upwards.
•
Install piston ring gap offset by 120° in each
case.
Production locating point X = install on exhaust side.
e Caution:
Ensure that retaining rings are properly seated on
piston pin.
Oil the sliding-contact faces.
Always use pistons of the same weight class in any
one engine.
Markings: .................................................... + or —
a ............................................See Technical data
e Caution:
Always install pistons and cylinders in pairs.
Do not accidentally confuse pistons or piston pins.
Piston size identification:
On piston crown A, B, AB (for either A or B cylinder),
and on cylinder A, B.
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