Piston & Rod Assembly: Installation

Install guide tubes on rod bolts. Position bearing inserts in rod and rod cap. Apply oil to rings and compress rings with a suitable ring compressor. Install respective piston in bore so that notch in top of piston is toward front of engine. Lubricate crankshaft journal and push piston and rod assembly into bore until bearing is aligned on journal. Install rod cap, matching identification numbers, making sure bearing tangs are on same side. Tighten rod nuts. Install remaining components as previously outlined.