PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD
ASSEMBLY
EG0FJ–01
1. ASSEMBLE PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD
(a) Install a new snap ring on one side of the piston pin hole.
HINT: Be sure that end gap of the snap ring is not aligned with
the pin hole cutout portion of the piston.
(b) Gradually heat the piston to 60 C (140F).
(c) Coat the piston pin with engine oil.
(d) Align the front marks of the piston and connecting rod, and
push in the piston pin with your thumb.
Connecting rod front (mold) mark:
A1, B6, 1B, 8A, C3 or etc.
(e) Install a new snap ring on the other side of the piston pin hole.
HINT: Be sure that end gap of the snap ring is not aligned with
the pin hole cutout portion of the piston.
2. INSTALL PISTON RINGS
(a) Install the oil ring expander and two side rails by hand.
EG–120
–ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING ENGINE MECHANICAL