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PISTON RINGS (Continued)
Fig. 64 Piston Rings—Removing and Installing
Fig. 65 Piston Ring Installation
1 - NO. 1 PISTON RING
2 - NO. 2 PISTON RING
3 - SIDE RAIL
4 - OIL RING
5 - SPACER EXPANDER
4. No. 2 Intermediate piston ring.
5. No. 1 Upper piston ring.
(1) Install oil ring expander (Fig. 65).
(2) Install upper side rail first and then the lower
side rail. Install the side rails by placing one end
between the piston ring groove and the oil ring
expander. Hold end firmly and press down the por-
tion to be installed until side rail is in position. Do
not use a piston ring expander (Fig. 66).
(3) Install No. 2 piston ring and then No. 1 piston
ring (Fig. 65).
ENGINE 2.4L DOHC
Fig. 66 Installing Side Rail
1 - SIDE RAIL END
(4) Position piston ring end gaps as shown in (Fig.
67).
(5) Position oil ring expander gap at least 45° from
the side rail gaps but not on the piston pin center or
on the thrust direction. Staggering ring gap is impor-
tant for oil control.
Fig. 67 Piston Ring End Gap Position
1 - GAP OF LOWER SIDE RAIL
2 - NO. 1 RING GAP
3 - GAP OF UPPER SIDE RAIL
4 - NO. 2 RING GAP AND SPACER EXPANDER GAP
VIBRATION DAMPER
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect negative battery cable.
(2) Support engine under oil pan with wooden
block and floor jack.
(3) Remove three right side engine mount vertical
bolts to front engine bracket.
(4) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(5) Remove right front wheel and belt splash
shield.
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