PIAGGIO PORTER 1.3 16V 2008, Service Manual

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3. Insert the lower ring, so that it also fits in the
spring.
- MAKE SURE THAT THE END OF THE RING IS MOVED 90°
TO THE RIGHT WITH RESPECT TO THE SPRING END.
- DO NOT EXTEND THE RING MORE THAN NECESSARY.
- MAKE SURE THAT THE OIL SCRAPER RING CAN BE
EASILY TURNED.
4. Using an expander, fit the sealing ring No. 2 with
the reference mark T or N facing upwards.
5. Position the sealing rings so that the end of each
ring reaches the respective points, as indicated in
the figure.
- IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO STRICTLY FOLLOW THE FIG-
URE INDICATIONS. NEVERTHELESS, MAKE SURE THAT
THE END OF THE RING IS ALIGNED WITH THE THRUST
DIRECTION. BESIDES, EACH RING MUST BE DEVIATED
APPROX. 120° /180° FROM THE ADJACENT RING.
6. Fit the bushings on the connecting rods and rel-
evant caps, being careful that the fingers of the
operator do not contact the upper and lower sur-
faces of the bushings.
7. Cut the specific vinyl pipes with a suitable
length. Put the vinyl pipes on each connecting rod
screw.
PORTER 1.3 16V
Engine
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