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PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD— (1) Before installing piston and connecting rod assemblies into the bore, ensure that compression ring gaps are staggered so that neither is in line with (2) Before installing the ring compressor, make sure the oil ring expander ends are butted and the (3) Immerse the piston head and rings in clean engine oil, slide the ring compressor over the piston CAUTION: Ensure the hole in bearing half aligns (4) Position bearing onto connecting rod. Ensure that hole in bearing half is aligned to hole in con- (5) Install Special Tools 8189 Connecting Rod Guides into connecting rod (Fig. 79). (6) The pistons are marked on top with an arrow and with an “F” (Front) above the pin boss. These Fig. 81 Side Rail—Installation Fig. 82 Upper and Intermediate Rings—Installation Fig. 83 Piston Ring End Gap Position Fig. 84 Piston and Connecting Rod—Installation LH 2.7L ENGINE 9 - 51 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued) |