Suzuki GRAND VITARA XL-7 Owner's Manual page 312

NOTE:
• Install circlip with its cut part facing as shown in the
figure.
• Install so that circlip end gap comes within such range
as indicated by arrow "A".
1. Piston
2. Arrow mark
3. Connecting rod
4. Oil hole
5. Crankshaft pulley side
3) Install piston rings to piston :
• As shown in the figure, 1st and 2nd rings have "RN" or "R"
mark respectively. When installing these piston rings to pis-
ton, direct marked side of each ring toward top of piston.
• 1st rings differs from 2nd ring in thickness, shape and color
of surface contacting cylinder wall.
Distinguish 1st ring from 2nd ring by referring to the figure.
• When installing oil ring, install spacer first and then 2 rails.
1. 1st ring
2. 2nd ring
3. Oil ring
4) After installing three rings (1st, 2nd and oil rings), distribute
their end gaps as shown in the figure.
1. Arrow mark
2. 1st ring end gap
3. 2nd ring end gap and oil ring spacer gap
4. Oil ring upper rail gap
5. Oil ring lower rail gap
6. Intake side
7. Exhaust side
ENGINE MECHANICAL (H27 ENGINE) 6A2-25