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REMOVAL (1) Using a suitable ring expander, remove upper and intermediate piston rings (Fig. 90). (2) Remove the upper oil ring side rail, lower oil ring side rail and then oil ring expander from piston. (3) Clean ring grooves of any carbon deposits. INSTALLATION NOTE: The identification mark on face of upper and Install rings with manufacturers identification mark facing up, to the top of the piston (Fig. 91). CAUTION: Install piston rings in the following 1. Oil ring expander. side rail. Install the side rails by placing one end (3) Install No. 2 piston ring and then No. 1 piston ring (Fig. 91). Fig. 90 Piston Rings—Removing and Installing Fig. 91 Piston Ring Installation 1 - NO. 1 PISTON RING Fig. 92 Installing Side Rail 1 - SIDE RAIL END 9 - 128 ENGINE 2.4L DOHC PT PISTON RINGS (Continued) |