Piston And Connecting Rod Assembly; Assemble Piston And Connecting Rod - Toyota 1 MZ–FE Manual

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1MZ–FE ENGINE – ENGINE MECHANICAL
PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD
ASSEMBLY

1. ASSEMBLE PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD

(a) Using a small screwdriver, install a new snap ring at
one end of the piston pin hole.
HINT: Be sure that end gap of the snap ring is not
aligned with the pin hole cutout portion of the piston.
(b) Gradually heat the piston to about 602C (1402F).
(c) Coat the piston pin with engine oil.
(d) Align the front marks of the piston and connecting
rod, and push in the piston pin with your thumb.
(e) Using a small screwdriver, install a new snap ring on
the other end of the piston pin hole.
HINT: Be sure that end gap of the snap ring is not
aligned with the pin hole cutout portion of the piston.