Yamaha XV1700PCRC Service Manual page 355

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CYLINDERS AND PISTONS
2. Install:
• piston 1
• piston pin 2
• piston pin clips 3
NOTE:
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• Apply engine oil onto the piston pin.
• Make sure the "arrow" mark a on the piston
• Before installing the piston pin clip, cover the
3. Install:
• dowel pins 1
• cylinder gasket 2
4. Lubricate:
• piston
• piston rings
• cylinder
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5. Offset:
• piston ring end gaps
a Top ring
b Lower oil ring rail
c Upper oil ring rail
d 2nd ring
È Forward
6. Install:
• cylinder 1
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NOTE:
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While compressing the piston rings with one
hand, install the cylinder with the other hand.
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faces towards the front of the motorcycle.
crankcase opening with a clean rag to pre-
vent the clip from falling into the crankcase.
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(with the recommended lubricant)
Recommended lubricant
Engine oil
ENG