Assembling Piston Procedure - TOHATSU TLDI 40 Service Manual

Assembling Piston
Assemble the following components.
q Top ring (Keystone ring: 1T)
w 2nd and 3rd rings (plain rings: stamped 2T)
Special tool Piston ring tool
353-72249-0
• Install starting from the 3rd ring.
• Install with the stamped mark facing upwards.
• Line up piston ring end gap with knock pin.
Assemble the following component.
Piston pin clip
• Install only on one side first prior to installing
piston pin.
• Always use a new piston pin clip.
• The piston pin clip gap should face in the
opposite direction of groove.
Assemble the following components.
Small end bearing
Piston
Piston pin
Piston pin clip
Special tool Piston pin tool
345-72215-0
• Apply engine oil to the pin hole and small end
bearing.
• Position piston to connecting rod; then place
piston pin tool against pin and tap lightly with a
hammer to install.
• After installation, install the other piston pin clip.
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Keystone
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Plain
w
Plain