## Piston Installation

## If the crankshaft is already installed

1. | Set the crankshaft to BDC for each cylinder.

2. | Remove the connecting rod caps, then install the ring compressor, and check that the bearing is securely in place.

3. | Position the arrow (A) facing the timing chain side of the engine.

4. | Position the piston in the cylinder, and tap it in using the wooden handle of a hammer (A). Maintain downward force on the ring compressor (B) to prevent the rings from expanding before entering the cylinder bore.

5. | Stop after the ring compressor pops free, and check the connecting rod-to-crank journal alignment before pushing the piston into place.

6. | Check the connecting rod bearing clearance with plastigage.

7. | Inspect the connecting rod bolts.

8. | Apply engine oil to the bolt threads, then install the rod caps with bearings. Torque the bolts to 9.8 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.2 lbf·ft) +90°.

## If the crankshaft is not installed

1. | Remove the connecting rod caps, then install the ring compressor, and check that the bearing is securely in place.

2. | Position the arrow (A) facing the timing chain side of the engine.

3. | Position the piston in the cylinder, and tap it in using the wooden handle of a hammer (A). Maintain downward force on the ring compressor (B) to prevent the rings from expanding before entering the cylinder bore.

4. | Position all pistons at top dead center.