Pistons and Cylinder

Submitted by xjcdadmin on Mon, 06/07/2010 - 22:56
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PISTON AND CYLINDER

 

 

1 Cylinder head gasket
2 Dowel pin
3 Drain bolt
4  Oil delivery pipe
5  O-ring
6 Cylinder base gasket
7 Piston ring
8
Piston pin clip
9 Piston pin 
10 Copper washer

1. Install:
• Piston rings (onto the pistons)

NOTE:
Be sure to install the rings so that Manufacturer's marks or numbers are located on the top side of the rings. Oil the pistons and rings liberally.

2. Install pistons.

NOTE: 
• Be sure the piston is positioned correctly.
• Always install new piston pin clips 1
• The "EX" mark 2 on the piston should face toward the front (Exhaust side).

3. Oil liberally:
• Pistons
• Rings
• Cylinders

4. Set piston ring ends as per the above diagram.

CAUTION:
Make sure the ends of the oil ring expanders do not overlap.

1   TOP
2   OIL RING (LOWER RAIL)
3   OIL RING (UPPER RAIL)
4   2ND

5. Install:
• Cam chain guide (Rear) 1

Cam Chain Guide (Rear): 10 Nm (1.0m-kg, 7.2ft-lb)

6. Check guide movement. Reassemble if the action is not smooth.

7. Install:
• Dowel pins
• Gasket (New)
• Cylinder

CAUTION: 
• Be careful not to damage the cam chain guide during installation. 
• Pass the cam chain through the cam chain cavity.

8.  Position oil delivery pipe 1

9.  Set the dial gauge on the No. 1 piston head center as shown to find the No. 1 piston top dead center and check whether the "T" mark on the timing plate and stationary pointer are aligned or not. If not, loosen the pointer securing screw and adjust.