Piston, Pin, and Connecting Rod Replacement: Reassembly

Install a new piston pin snap ring (A) only on one side.

Fig 1: Installing New Piston Pin Snap Ring
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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).

Fig 2: Heating Piston
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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.

Fig 3: Assembling Piston And Connecting Rod With "IN" Mark And Reference Mark On Same Side
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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.