Piston, Pin and Connecting Rod Replacement
Disassembly1. Remove the piston from the cylinder block.
2. Apply engine oil to the piston pin snap rings (A), and turn them in the ring grooves until the end gaps are lined up with the cutouts in the piston pin bores (B).
NOTE: Take care not to damage the ring grooves.
3. Remove both snap rings (A). Start at the cutout in the piston pin bore. Remove the snap rings carefully so they do not go flying or get lost. Wear eye protection.
4. Heat the piston and connecting rod assembly to approximately 158°F (70°C), then remove the piston pin.
Inspection
NOTE: Inspect the piston, piston pin and connecting rod when they are at room temperature.
1. Measure the diameter of the piston pin.
Piston Pin Diameter:
Standard (New): 16.961 - 16.965 mm (0.6678 - 0.6679 inch)
Service Limit: 16.953 mm (0.6674 inch)
2. Zero the dial indicator to the piston pin diameter.
3. Check the difference between the piston pin diameter and piston pin hole diameter in the piston.
Piston Pin-to-Piston Clearance:
Standard (New): -0.0050 to + 0.0020 mm (-0.00020 to +0.00008 inch)
Service Limit: 0.006 mm (0.0002 inch)
4. Measure the piston pin-to-connecting rod clearance.
Piston Pin-to-Connecting Rod Clearance:
Standard (New): 0.016 - 0.033 mm (0.0006 - 0.0013 inch)
Service Limit: 0.038 mm (0.0015 inch)
Reassembly
1. Install a piston pin snap ring (A).
2. Coat the piston pin bore in the piston, the bore in the connecting rod, and the piston pin with engine oil.
3. Heat the piston to approximately 158°F (70°C).
4. Install the piston pin (A). Assemble the piston (B) and connecting rod (C) with the embossed marks (D) on the same side.
5. Install the remaining snap ring (E).