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c. Rotate the piston ring several turns after applying engine oil to the piston ring groove, and note that the
position of ring notch should be the same with that described above; clean the crankshaft connecting
rod journal and cylinder bore with a non-woven fabric cloth.
5. Install the connecting rod bearing shell.
CAUTION
 Apply a coat of engine oil to the inner surface of connecting rod bearing shell before installation.
 Back side of connecting rod bearing shell should be clean without any oil or foreign matter during
assembly.
a. Carefully install the connecting rod bearing upper
shell (1) in the direction of arrow, and keep the groove
opening of each connecting rod bearing upper shell
face the piston and connecting rod assembly.
b. Carefully install the connecting rod bearing lower shell
(1) in the direction of arrow, and keep the groove
opening of each connecting rod bearing lower shell
face the connecting rod bearing cap.
6. Install the piston connecting rod assembly.
a. Rotate the crankshaft to the top dead center of 1st and 4th cylinder.
b. Apply a coat of engine oil to the piston surface and cylinder inside wall.
c. As shown in the illustration, install the piston
connecting rod assembly to the cylinder with the
piston installer (1).
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