Engine Assembly (0-02) Section 0 - Engine Disassembly and Assembly - Group 00 M11 Page 0-78 Caution: Do not use a metal object to push the piston into the liner. The piston, rings or cylinder liner can be damaged. Hold the ring compressor against the cylinder block. Push the piston through the ring compressor and into the cyl- inder liner. Push the piston until the top ring is completely inside the cylinder liner. NOTE: If the piston does not move freely, remove the piston and inspect for broken or damaged rings. Use the nylon guide pins to align the connecting rod with the crankshaft while pushing the piston and rod assembly in place. Remove the nylon guide pins.
Install the bearing in the connecting rod cap. The tang of the bearing (2) must be in the slot of the cap (1). Use Lubriplate W 105, or equivalent, to coat the inside diameter of the bearing shell. Use clean 15W-40 oil to coat the connecting rod capscrews. The connecting rod and cap must have the same number, and must be installed in the proper cylinder. The con- necting rod cap and rod number must be on the same side of the connecting rod to prevent engine damage during engine operation. Install the connecting rod caps and capscrews.