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ENGINE MECHANICAL - ENGINE ASSEMBLY 12B-45

(c). Rotate crankshaft, make the rod journal of
installed piston in the bottom dead center
to facilitate installation.
(d). Check and adjust the open position of
piston ring.
NOTICE:
The angle between the expander oil rail and
the incision of top & bottom rails shall be
about90° ,the angle between the opening of two
gas rings shall be180 ° , and the opening shall
not be in the piston pin.
12B

(e). Insert the piston and connecting rod
assembly into cylinder, ensure that the
forward mark on the top of piston orients to
camshaft sprocket.

(f). Gently push the piston assembly into
cylinder using the piston installation tools
and sticks.
NOTICE:
• An assistant shall hold the connecting rod from
the other side and install aligning to crankshaft
to prevent knocking the crankshaft.
• Use a stick to push piston assembly, rather than
metal objects.
(g). Push the piston connecting rod set to the
crankshaft connecting rod journal.

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