Maintenance Manual for J2 Sedan
Mechanical Part of Engine
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b.
Install first and second piston rings.
Install first and second piston rings with the identification marks facing upwards (on the piston top side)
by using expander.
Notes: Piston ring opening direction
⑧
Install bearing shell onto the connecting rod and the connecting rod cover.
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Apply engine oil onto bearing surface of shells before installation. Do not use engine oil on the
back but to thoroughly clean it.
⑨
Install piston and connecting rod assembly onto the crankshaft.
■
Place the crankshaft journal which is corresponding to the connecting rod to be mounted at the just
center of bottom.
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Apply sufficient engine oil onto cylinder bore, piston and crankshaft journal.
■
Align air ring opening with oil ring opening. See Fig.1.1.097.
■
Install piston rod assembly in corresponding cylinder according to marks on connecting rod.
■
Make sure that the front mark on piston top faces to timing belt, and then press the piston and
connecting rod assembly into the cylinder from the cylinder upside.
Schematic Diagram for Piston Ring Location
Opening direction of first gas ring
Opening direction of combined oil ring lower blade
Opening direction of lining
ring of combined oil ring
Opening direction of combined oil ring upper blade
Opening direction of second gas ring
Engine front-end
Schematic Diagram for Piston Ring Location
Opening direction of first gas ring
Opening direction of combined oil ring lower blade
Opening direction of lining
ring of combined oil ring
Opening direction of second gas ring
Opening direction of combined oil ring upper blade
Engine front-end