Piston and Connecting Rod Assemble

1. Install the J 24086-310 fork insert into the J 24086-10 fixture support assembly.





2. Adjust the J 24086-9 installation pin to the following setting:

3.1 liter engine: G-7.

Caution:
Avoid contact with HOT components. Wear safety glasses and protective heat gloves to avoid personal injury!

Notice:
Applying excessive heat to the connecting rod may damage or distort the connecting rod or piston. Connecting rod temperatures should not exceed 320°C (612°F).

3. Using a connecting rod kiln, heat the piston pin end of the connecting rod to 320°C (612°F).





4. Refer to the above illustration. Assemble the piston, the connecting rod, and the J 24086-6A adapter as shown. Insert the piston and connecting rod assembly into the J 24086-10 fixture support assembly.

Notice:
After the J 24086-9 installation pin bottoms on the J 24086-10 fixture support assembly, do not exceed a pressure of 35,000 kPa (5,000 psi), or damage to the connecting rod press may result.





5. Refer to the above illustration. Install the J 24086-105 (2) onto the piston pin. Position the J 24086-9 (1) though the J 24086-10 fixture support assembly and onto the J 24086-105 (2).

6. Press the J 24086-9 (1) installation pin until it bottoms on the J 24086-10 fixture support assembly.

7. Reinstall the piston rings onto the new piston. Refer to the Engine Repair Section of the Service Manual for proper ring gap positioning.





8. Refer to the above illustration. Install the assembled piston and rod assembly into the engine. Verify that the directional arrows on the top of the piston point to the front of the engine.

9. Follow the remaining engine assembly instructions found in the Engine Mechanical Section of the Service Manual.