Subaru Legacy 2004 Service Manual page 1189

MECHANICAL
D: ASSEMBLY
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(1) Connecting rod bearing
(2) Connecting rod
(3) Connecting rod cap
(4) Oil ring
1) Apply oil to the surfaces of the connecting rod
bearings. Install the connecting rod bearings on
connecting rods and connecting rod caps.
2) Install the connecting rod on crankshaft.
NOTE:
Position each connecting rod with the side marked
facing forward.
3) Install the connecting rod cap.
Ensure the arrow mark on connecting rod cap fac-
ing front during installation.
CAUTION:
• Each connecting rod has its own mating cap.
Make sure that they are assembled correctly by
checking their matching number.
• When tightening the connecting rod nuts, ap-
ply oil on the threads.
4) Install the oil ring spacer, upper rail and lower rail
in this order by hand. Then install the second ring
and top ring with a piston ring expander.
Cylinder Block
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(1)
(5) Second ring
(6) Top ring
(7) Snap ring
(8) Side mark
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