NOTE: If the piston and or connecting rod are being installed new, the piston rod orientation marks and the arrow on the top of the dome of the piston should be facing toward the front of the engine block.
NOTE: If the piston and connecting rod are to be reinstalled, they must be installed in the same orientation as disassembled.
25. Using the Piston Ring Compressor, install the piston and connecting rod assemblies. Repeat until all 6 piston assemblies are installed.
Use the General Equipment: Piston Ring Compressor
NOTE: The rod cap installation must keep the same orientation as marked during disassembly or engine damage may occur.
NOTE: After installation of each piston, connecting rod, rod cap and bolts, rotate the crankshaft to verify smooth operation.
26. Install the connecting rod cap and the new bolts.
Torque:
Stage 1: 17 lb.ft (23 Nm)
Stage 2: 32 lb.ft (43 Nm)
Stage 3: 90°
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