Piston, Pin, and Connecting Rod Replacement: Reassembly
- Assemble the piston and the connecting rod with the arrow (A) and the embossed mark (B) on the same side.
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- Insert the pilot collar (A) into the piston and the connecting rod.
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- With the arrow on top of the piston and the embossed mark on the connecting rod facing up, place the piston assembly (B) on the piston base head (C). Be sure you position the recessed flat area of the piston against the area of the piston base head insert (D) as shown.
- Press the pin (E) in with the insert pin and the insert adjust (F) and a hydraulic press.