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Service Manual Mitsubishi SL-Series diesel engines
Version 08/2004
ENGLISH
Cylinder Block, Crankshaft, Pistons and
Oil pan
ASSEMBLY
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3. Put the piston in position on the connecting rod,
making sure the model identification on the rod is
on the same side as the arrow head on the top of
the piston. Put the piston pin in position.
4. Insert the push rod of the Tool into the bore in the
piston for the piston pin and press the pin with the
press.
5. After assembling the piston and connecting rod,
make sure the connecting rod moves freely.
Figure 122 Installing piston pin
Figure 123 Pressing piston pin
îîCAUTION
Observe the indicator of the press when pressing the
piston pin. If the force of the press is ready to exceed
50 kgf (110 lbf) [490 N], stop pressing the pin and
check the bores in the piston and connecting rod for
alignment.
Figure 124 Checking piston and connecting rod