1. If the crankshaft is already installed:
- Set the crankshaft to the BDC position for each cylinder.
- Remove the connecting rod caps and place short pieces of rubber hose over the threaded ends of the connecting rod bolts.
- Install the piston ring installer, make sure the bearing is securely locked, then insert the piston into the cylinder and tap it with a wooden hammer handle.
- Stop knocking when the piston ring installer is released and check the alignment of the connecting rod and crankpin before seating the piston in place.
- Install the bearing caps and tighten the nuts to 31 Nm (3.2 kgf/m). Apply engine oil to the bolt threads.
2. If the crankshaft is not installed:
- Remove the connecting rod bearing caps, install the piston ring installer, then insert the piston into the cylinder and tap it with the wooden handle of a hammer.
- Set all pistons to TDC position.
1. The arrow should point towards the engine timing belt.
2. Connecting rod oil hole
3. Pieces of rubber hose
Note: Continue to apply pressure on the piston ring installer from above to prevent the rings from spreading before they are in the cylinder.
1. Device for installing piston rings