43. Piston and Connecting Rod Assemble

Piston and Connecting Rod Assemble

Special Tools

J 41556 - Connecting Rod Guide Set

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools (Tools and Equipment) Special Tools.

Piston and Piston Pin Installation Procedure




1. Assemble the piston and connecting rod with the notch (1) on the piston and the painted mark (2) on the connecting rod facing the front of the engine.
When installing the piston and connecting rod assembly, the mark on the top of the piston (1) and the painted mark (2) on the connecting rod should face the front of the engine.





Note: Ensure the retainer (1) is seated in the groove.

2. Install the retainer (1).




3. Install the piston pin (2) to the piston (3) and connecting rod (4).

Note: Ensure the retainer (1) is seated in the groove.

4. Install the retainer (1).

Piston Ring Installation Procedure




1. Correctly orient the oil control ring expander (1) as shown before installation. The ends of the oil control ring expander (1) must be facing toward the top of the piston.





Note: Install the 2 oil scraper rings (1). Expand the rings only enough to clear the piston diameter.

2. Using a piston ring expander, install the oil control ring assembly using the following procedure:
3. Install the expander ring (2).





Note:
* Ensure you do not over expand the piston ring. Over expanding the piston rings will distort or crack the rings.
* Install the second piston ring (2) onto the piston (3) using the ring expander (1).

4. Install the second piston ring (2) onto the piston (3).





Note:
* Ensure you do not over expand the piston ring. Over expanding the piston rings will distort or crack the rings.
* Install the top piston ring (2) onto the piston (3) using the ring expander (1).

5. Install the top piston ring (2) onto the piston (3).




6. Once the rings are installed, set the ring gaps for the oil control, second and top ring as follows. Use the piston location arrow for reference.

1. Lower oil control ring - position (1).
2. Upper oil control ring - position (2).
3. Top Ring - position (3).
4. Oil control ring expander - position (4).
5. Second ring - position (5).

Connecting Rod Bearing Installation Procedure





Note: If the connecting rod bearings (1) have been used in a running engine, you must replace them with NEW connecting rod bearings (1) for reassembly.

1. Clean the connecting rod (2) and the connecting rod cap bearing bore with a lint-free cloth.
2. Clean all the oil from behind the connecting rod bearing (1) halves.
3. Install new upper connecting rod bearings (1) into position. Roll the connecting rod bearings (1) into position so that the lock tang engages the alignment slot. The connecting rod bearings (1) must fit flush in the connecting rod (2).




4. Install the J 41556 - guide set (1) into the connecting rod bolt holes.




5. Install new lower connecting rod bearings (1) into position in the connecting rod cap (2). Roll the connecting rod bearings (1) into position so that the lock tang engages the alignment slot. The bearings must fit flush with the connecting rod cap (2).