Piston, Pin, and Connecting Rod Replacement: Reassembly
- Install a new piston pin snap ring (A) only on one side.
- Coat the piston pin bore in the piston and the connecting rod, and the piston pin with new engine oil.
- Heat the piston to about 158 °F (70 °C).
- Install the piston pin (A). Assemble the piston (B) and connecting rod (C) with the "IN" mark (D) and the reference mark (E) on the same side.
- Install the remaining new snap ring (F).
- Turn the snap rings in the ring grooves until the end gaps are positioned at the bottom of the piston.