Kia Cerato 2009 Service Manual page 95

•• Before installing the parts, apply fresh engine oil to all sliding and rotating surfaces.
•• Replace all gaskets, O-rings and oil seals with new parts.
1. Assemble the piston and connecting rod.
(1) Use a hydraulic press for installation
(2) The piston front mark and the connecting rod front mark must face the timing belt side of the engine.
2. Install the piston rings.
(1) Install the oil ring expander and 2 side rails by hand.
(2) Using a piston ring expander, install the 2 compression rings with the code mark facing upward.
(3) Position the piston rings so that the ring ends are as shown.
3. Install the connecting rod bearings.
(1) Align the bearing claw with the groove of the connecting rod or connecting rod cap.
(2) Install the bearings(A) in the connecting rod and connecting rod cap(B).