Piston-Pin Connecting Rod Assembly, Press Fit: Assembly

CAUTION: PIP mark on pistons and squirt groove on connecting rods must be located on the intake side of engine or possible engine damage may occur.

CAUTION: The arrow on the piston must point toward the front of the engine or engine damage may occur.

Fig 1: Locating Piston Pin And Bore Lubricating Point

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Lubricate the piston pin (6135) and piston pin bore with clean engine oil.
Position the piston pin in the bore aligned with the connecting rod bore.

Fig 2: Positioning Piston Pin In Bore
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Use the Piston Pin Tool to press the piston pin into the piston and connecting rod assembly.

Fig 3: Pressing Piston Pin Into Piston And Connecting Rod Assembly
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Fit and install the piston rings. For additional information, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .