Install Bearings - Toyota MR2 1988 Repair Manual

EM-96
No. 1 Ring Code
~Mark
No. 2 Ring Code
Mark
4A-GE
Side Rail (Upper)
Front Mark
(Cavity)
Front
..
No. 1 and
Expander
4A-GZE
Side Rail (Upper)
Front Mark
(Arrow)
Front
..
No. 1 and
Ex ander
......-~--...:::-.....
ENGINE MECHANICAL - Cylinder Block
EM4328 EM1 669
Side Rail
(Lower)
EM4658
Side Rail
(Lower)
EM4657
3.
EM0095
{b) Using a piston ring expander, install the two com-
pression rings with the code mark facing upward.
{c) Position the piston rings so that the ring ends are as
shown.
CAUTION: Do not align the end gaps.
INSTALL BEARINGS
{a) Align the bearing claw with the claw groove of the
connecting rod or connecting rod cap.
(b) Install the bearings in the connecting rod and rod cap.
(c) Lubricate the face of the bearings with clean engine
oil.
NOTE: If replacing the bearings, replace with one having
the same number as marked on the bearing cap.
CAUTION: Install the bearing with the oil hole in the
connecting rod.