Isuzu 1999 RODEO Workshop Manual page 1167

6A–82 ENGINE MECHANICAL (6VD1 3.2L)
f With J–24086–C Piston pin service set and a press,
press fit the piston pin.
NOTE: Heat the connecting rod small end to a suitable
temperature to ensure smooth installation.
Legend
(1) Press Ram
(2) Piston
(3) Connecting Rod
(4) Piston Pin
4. Install piston ring with the piston ring expander.
The compression ring must be set with the T mark (1)
facing up.
Marked T : No.1 Compression ring
Marked T2 : No.2 Compression ring
f Install piston rings in the following sequence.
1. Oil ring
1. Expander ring
2. Upper side rail
3. Lower side rail
2. 2nd compression ring
3. 1st compression ring
f The compression rings must be set with the T or T2
mark facing up.
Marked T : No.1 Compression ring
Marked T2 : No.2 Compression ring
f After installation, apply engine oil to the entire
circumference of the piston rings. Check to see that
all the rings rotate smoothly.
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5. Install piston and connecting rod assembly.
f Insert the bearings into the connecting rods and
caps. Apply new engine oil to the bearing faces and
nuts.
f Tighten the connecting rod cap nuts
Torque : 54 N·m (40 lb ft)
NOTE: Do not apply engine oil to the bearing back faces.
6. Oil gallery, refer to "Crankshaft and main bearing" in
this manual.
7. Oil strainer and O-ring.
8. Oil pipe and O-ring.
9. Install crankcase with oil pan, refer to "Oil pan and
Crankcase" in this manual.
10. Install cylinder head gasket.
11. Install Cylinder head assembly.
f Refer to "Cylinder head" in this manual.
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