Subaru 2002 IMPREZA Service Manual page 1118

MECHANICAL
10) Position the lower rail gap at (D) in the figure.
NOTE:
Align lower rail spin stopper (F) with piston side sur-
face hole (E).
11) Position the upper rail gap at (G) in the figure.
(G)
CAUTION:
• Ensure ring gaps do not face the same direc-
tion.
• Ensure ring gaps are not within the piston
skirt area.
CYLINDER BLOCK
12) Install the circlip.
Install the circlips in piston holes located opposite
of service holes in cylinder block, when positioning
all pistons in the corresponding cylinders.
NOTE:
Use new circlips.
(D)
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CAUTION:
Piston front mark faces towards the front of the
engine.
B2M4601A
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(A) Front mark
B2M1403A
(A)
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