Cylinder Block: Assembly

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Fig 1: Identifying Connecting Rod Components

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Apply engine oil to the surface of the connecting rod bearing. Attach the connecting rod bearing to the connecting rod.
Install the circlip on one end of the piston using a flat tip screwdriver.
NOTE:
- Be careful not damage the piston, by wrapping the tip of flat tip screwdriver with tape.
- Make sure the circlip is firmly inserted into the circlip groove.
- After installing the circlip, rotate the circlip so that its end part (a) and the cutout portion of circlip groove (b) do not match.
Fig 2: Rotating Circlip So That Its End Part And Cutout Portion Of Circlip Groove Do Not Match
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Set the piston to the connecting rod.
NOTE: Align the front mark of piston and the connecting rod direction correctly as shown in the figure.

Fig 3: Identifying Aligning Mark On Piston And Connecting Rod (RH And LH Side)
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Apply engine oil to the piston pin, and attach the piston pin.
Install the circlip on the piston using a flat tip screwdriver.
NOTE:
- Be careful not damage the piston and piston pin, by wrapping the tip of flat tip screwdriver with tape.
- Make sure the circlip is firmly inserted into the circlip groove.
- After installing the circlip, rotate the circlip so that its end part (a) and the cutout portion of circlip groove (b) do not match.
Fig 4: Rotating Circlip So That Its End Part And Cutout Portion Of Circlip Groove Do Not Match
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Install the oil ring upper rail, expander and lower rail by hand.
Install the second ring and top ring using piston ring expander.
Install the plug and orifice to the cylinder block as necessary. Refer to CYLINDER BLOCK .