ENGINE MECHANICAL (J05E)
10–98
MOUNTING THE PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD
1.
MOUNTING THE PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD
(1)
The crankshaft of the cylinder to which the piston & connecting
rod are inserted must be at the top dead center.
! CAUTION
If the crankshaft is not at the top dead center, the connecting rod
touches the cooling jet.
(2)
Apply engine oil to the piston periphery, cylinder liner inner sur-
face and connecting rod bearing. Add engine oil into the connect-
ing rod oil hole.
(3)
Use the SST to compress the piston ring and set it to the cylinder
liner.
SST:
S0944-11370
Piston ring holder
! CAUTION
•
Assemble the pistons and connecting rods in the order of
cylinder numbers as identified before removal.
•
Check the SST for deformation or scratches.
(4)
Use care to avoid interference of the connecting rod with a cool-
ing jet when using the wooden rod or other similar tools to insert
the piston.
! CAUTION
•
Before insertion, orient a "0" mark indicated on the piston to
the exhaust side.
•
Be careful not to damage the cylinder liner, crankshaft and
cooling jet during work.
(5)
Make sure that "0" marks indicated on the pistons rest on the
exhaust side.
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AVOID INTERFERENCE
WITH COOLING JET
"0" MARK
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INTAKE SIDE
EXHAUST SIDE
"0"
MARK
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