Place Rings On Piston; Install Bearings - Toyota 22R-E Service Manual

ENGINE – ENGINE MECHANICAL
(c) Align the notch on the piston with the mark on the rod
and push the piston pin in with your thumb.
(d) Install a new snap ring on the other side of the pin.

2. PLACE RINGS ON PISTON

(a) Install the oil ring expander and two side rails by hand.
(b) Using a ring expander, install the two compression
rings with the code marks facing upward.
(c) Position the piston rings so that the ring end gaps are
as shown.
NOTICE: Do not align the end gaps.

3. INSTALL BEARINGS

(a) Install the bearing in the connecting rod and rod cap.
(b) Lubricate the face of the bearings with engine oil.
NOTICE: Install the bearings with the oil hole in the
connecting rod.
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