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Piston, Pin, and Connecting Rod Replacement: Reassembly

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  1. Install a new piston pin snap ring (A) only on one side.
    Fig 1: Installing New Piston Pin Snap Ring
    G03692444Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Coat the piston pin bore in the piston and the connecting rod, and the piston pin with new engine oil.
  3. Heat the piston to about 158 °F (70 °C).
    Fig 2: Heating Piston
    G03692445Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Install the piston pin (A). Assemble the piston (B) and connecting rod (C) with the "IN" mark (D) and the reference mark (E) on the same side.
    Fig 3: Assembling Piston And Connecting Rod With "IN" Mark And Reference Mark On Same Side
    G03692446Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Install the remaining new snap ring (F).
  6. Turn the snap rings in the ring grooves until the end gaps are positioned at the bottom of the piston.
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