Toyota Supra 1990 Manual page 121

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ENGINE MECHANICAL - Cylinder Block
EM-89
EM6205
EM6248
EM2977
ASSEMBLY OF PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD
(See page EM-63)
1. ASSEMBLE PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD
(a) Install a new snap ring on one side of the piston pin
hole.
(b) Gradually heat the piston to approx. 60°C (140°F).
(c) Coat the piston pin with engine oil.
(d) Align the front marks of the piston and the connect-
ing rod, and push in the piston pin with your thumb.
(e) Install a new snap ring on the other side of the pin hole.
2. INSTALL PISTON RINGS
(a) Install the oil ring expander and two side rails by hand.
(b) Using a piston ring expander, install the two compres-
sion rings with the code mark facing upward.