Suzuki K6A-YH6 Technical/Repair Manual page 95

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IMPORTANT
Install all piston rings with markings facing the top of
the piston. Be sure to position the piston ring gaps
as shown.
2. Using a piston ring expander, install the bottom oil
control ring (7). Align the expander ring gap (8) with
the intake side of piston. Align the control ring gaps
(9 and 12) as shown.
3. Using a piston ring expander, install the second
piston ring (6) with markings facing up, and the
undercut facing down. Position the ring gap (10) as
shown.
4. Using a piston ring expander, install the first ring (5)
with markings facing the top of the piston. Position
the ring gap (11) as shown.
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NOTE
Apply clean oil to piston pin, connecting rod, and piston
contact surfaces before assembly.
5. Install connecting rod (15), piston pin (14), and
circlips (13) to piston (16).
NOTICE
Prevent cylinder bore damage. Place rubber hose
over connecting rod bolts before installing.
6. Cover connecting rod bolts with rubber hose and
apply clean oil to connecting rod bearing.
NOTE
Confirm the proper position of ring gaps before installing
piston ring compressor.
7. Using a piston ring compressor, install the piston and
connecting rod as an assembly. Be sure the arrow on
face of piston faces the timing chain (front of engine).
Be sure the stamping "2N" on connecting rods and
caps face the intake side of the engine, along with
the valve reliefs in the face of the piston.
Be sure the piston and connecting rod are installed in
the correct cylinder, as previously numbered.
8. Coat the crankshaft rod journal with clean engine oil
and carefully engage the connecting rod.
REPAIR
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