Cylinder Installation - Honda 1998 VT750C Service Manual

CYLINDER/PISTON
NOTE:
Place a shop towel over the crankcase opening to
prevent piston pin clips from falling into the
crankcase.
Apply molybdenum disulfide oil to the connecting
rod small end inner surface.
Apply engine oil to the piston pin outer surface.
Install the piston with its "IN" mark facing the intake
side.
Install the piston pin.
Install the new piston pin clips.
CAUTION:
Always use new piston pin clips. Reinstalling used
piston pin clips may lead
to
serious engine damage.
NOTE:
• Set the piston pin clip in the groove properly.
• Do not align the clip's end gap with the piston
cutout.
CYLINDER INSTALLATION
NOTE:
When cleaning the cylinder mating surface, place a
shop towel overthe cylinder opening to prevent dust
or dirt enter the engine.
The rear cylinder
Install the dowel pins and new gasket.
uses the same
service procedure
as the front
cylinder.
Apply coolant to the new a-ring and install it to the
water joint of the cylinder.
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