INSTALLATION

NOTE: The identification mark on face of upper and intermediate piston rings must point toward top of piston.

CAUTION: Install piston rings in the following order:

• Oil ring expander.
• Upper oil ring side rail.
• Lower oil ring side rail.
• No. 2 Intermediate piston ring.
• No. 1 Upper piston ring.

NOTE: The compression rings are marked Y1 for the upper compression ring and Y2 for the second compression ring. These markings must face upward.

NOTE: Install the piston rings so the gaps positioned as indicated with the piston viewed from the top.

NOTE: Staggering ring gap is important for oil control.