Piston: Service and Repair

Fig. 17 Piston & rod assembly. 4-151:

4-151
Assemble piston to rod with notch on piston facing toward front of engine and the raised notch side of rod at bearing end facing toward rear of engine, Fig. 17.

Upon installation, measure the connecting rod side clearance using a suitable feeler gauge. Clearance should be 0.006 - 0.022 inch.

Fig. 18 Piston & rod assembly. V6-173:

V6-173
Assemble pistons to connecting rods as shown in Fig. 18.

Upon installation, measure the connecting rod side clearance using a suitable feeler gauge. Clearance should be 0.006 - 0.017 inch.