POWERHEAD - 4-2390-826148R2 MARCH 1997
6. Install new pistonpin lock rings (each side ofpis-
ton) using Lockring Tool (91-77109A1).
7. Makesurelockringsareproperlyseatedinpiston
grooves.
CAUTION
Do not re-use piston pin lockrings. Use only new
lockringsandmakesuretheyareproperlyseated
in piston grooves.
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a
b
a - Lockring Installation Tool (91-77109A1)
b - Lockring (2)
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NOTE: Shaft of Lock ring Installation Tool
91-77109A1 must be modified (shortened) to 1.050
in. (26.7 mm).
1.050 in. (26.7 mm)
Piston Ring Installation
IMPORTANT: Piston ring side with letter or mark
must be facing up.
DOT
Piston rings are TAPEREDtop side, and flat(rectan-
gular) on the bottom side (half-keystone rings).
Enlarged View of
Piston Ring Grooves
CAUTION
Care must be taken not to scratch the side sur-
faces of ring groove. Scratching this area will
damage the ring groove.