Cylinder And Piston Installation - Yamaha XVS6501997 Service Manual

CYLINDER AND PISTONS

CYLINDER AND PISTON INSTALLATION

1. Install:
S Piston ring (top ring) 1
S Piston ring (second ring) 2
NOTE:
D Be sure to install the piston rings so that the
manufacturer's marks or numbers are lo-
cated on the upper side of the rings.
D Lubricate the piston and piston rings liberally
with engine oil.
2. Position:
S Top ring 1
S 2nd ring 2
S Oil ring 3
Offset the piston ring end gaps as shown.
a Top ring end
b Oil ring end (lower)
c Oil ring end (upper)
d 2nd ring end
3. Install:
S Piston 1
S Piston pin 2
S Piston pin clips 3
NOTE:
D Apply engine oil onto the piston pin, piston
ring and piston.
D Be sure that the piston is positioned correctly,
as shown in the illustration.
a "EX" mark
4. Lubricate:
S Piston
S Piston rings
S Cylinder
NOTE:
Apply a liberal coating of engine oil.
5. Install:
S Cylinder
NOTE:
Install the cylinder with one hand while com-
pressing the piston rings with the other hand.
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