Install Piston Rings - Toyota 1 MZ–FE Manual

1MZ–FE ENGINE – ENGINE MECHANICAL

2. INSTALL PISTON RINGS

(a) Install the oil ring expander and 2 side rails by hand.
(b) Using a piston ring expander, install the 2 compres–
sion rings with the code mark facing upward.
Code mark:
No.1
1RorT
No.2
2R or 2T
(c) Position the piston rings so that the ring ends are as
shown.
NOTICE: Do not align the ring ends.
3. INSTALL BEARINGS
(a) Align the bearing claw with the groove of the connect–
ing rod or connecting cap.
(b) Install the bearings in the connecting rod and con–
necting rod cap.
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