Service Manual

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PISTON, RINGS AND CONNECTING ROD INSPECTION AND ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLE PISTON RINGS TO PISTON
1. Install piston rings using ring expander, Tool
#19340, Fig. 11.
a. Install oil ring coil expander making sure wire
is inserted fully into coil.
b. Install oil ring.
c. Install center compression ring then, top
compression ring with ID marks up.
Fig. 11 – Installing Piston Rings
ID
MARK
TOP
CENTER
ID
MARK
OIL
COIL
EXPANDER
WIRE
2. Stagger ring end gaps as shown, Fig. 12.
Fig. 12 – Stagger Ring End Gaps
TOP RING
OIL RING
SECOND RING