Piston & Rod Assembly: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1986 Chevrolet Sprint. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Apply engine oil to piston pin bores and connecting rod bushing. Position connecting rod with oil hole on left side of connecting rod. Using Piston Pin Remover/Installer (J-34838),position piston so arrow of piston faces up.
- Using an arbor press, insert piston pin until line marked on driver handle is flush with flat surface of piston.