Fig. 8: Sealer Application Points for Oil Pan Installation
Courtesy of Isuzu Motor Co.
PISTON & ROD ASSEMBLY
Removal
1) Remove cylinder head and oil pan. Mark connecting rods
and caps for cylinder identification. Place rod and cap
identification marks on starter side of engine. Remove carbon
deposits or ridge from upper part of cylinder wall.
2) Remove connecting rod caps. Install a piece of hose over
rod bolts. Using a wooden hammer handle, push piston and connecting
rod out top of engine block.
Installation
Apply clean engine oil to bearings and piston rings. On 1.9L
models, install piston and rod assembly so that mark on piston is
facing front of engine and cylinder identification number on
connecting rod is on starter side of engine. On 2.0L turbo and 2.3L
models, install piston and rod assembly so that mark on piston is
facing front of engine and "ISUZU" on connecting rod is on same side
as mark on piston.
FITTING PISTONS
