Honda 1998 VT750C Service Manual page 238

Apply engine oil to the cylinder wall, piston outer
surfaces and piston rings.
CAUTION:
Be careful not
to
damage the piston rings and
cylinder walls.
Route the cam chain through the cylinder.
Install the cylinder over the piston rings by hand
while compressing the piston rings.
Slide the cylinder joint collar to the its original posi-
tion.
Install the joint collar clips to the groove on the water
joi nt of the cylinder.
Apply coolant to the new a-ring and install it to the
groove on the water hose joint of the front cylinder
(front cylinder only).
Install and tighten the hose joint bolts securely (front
cylinder only).
NOTE:
If the water hose was removed, connect the water
hose by aligning the white paint on the hose with
the boss on the water pipe.
Install the cylinder head (page 10-24).
CYLINDER/PISTON
11-11