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Piston, Pin, and Connecting Rod Replacement: Reassembly

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  1. Install a piston pin snap ring (A) only on one side.
    Fig 1: Installing Piston Pin Snap Ring
    G08052303Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Coat the piston pin bore in the piston, the bore in the connecting rod, and the piston pin with new engine oil.
  3. Heat the piston to about 158 CF (70°C).
    Fig 2: Heating Piston
    G08052304Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Assemble the piston (A) and the connecting rod (B) with the embossed marks (C) on the same side. Install the piston pin (D).
    NOTE: Apply new engine oil to the piston pin.
    Fig 3: Assembling Piston And Connecting Rod Using Embossed Marks
    G08052305Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Install the remaining snap ring.
  6. Reassemble the other pistons the same way.
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