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INSTALLATION CONTINUED
5. Coat cylinder sleeve (Figure 10, Item 1) with a generous amount of clean lubricating oil (WP 0131). Install
compressor (Figure 10, Item 2), with piston and rod assembly (Figure 10, Item 3), into cylinder sleeve with
cylinder number stamped on connecting rod facing camshaft side of engine. Push down on piston carefully
until it is in cylinder sleeve.
Figure 10. Installing Connecting Rod and Piston.
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6. Coat connecting rod journal and connecting rod bearings with clean lubricating oil (WP 0131). Install upper half
of bearing in connecting rod and put rod down onto journal. Coat threads of connecting rod studs with engine
oil. Install connecting rod bearing cap on connecting rod. Match cap and rod with marks previously made for
removal and tighten to 150 lb-ft (203 Nm).
NOTE
Connecting rod bearings must be fitted, bearing clearance checked, and connecting rod
end play checked as outlined in WP 0094 before continuing assembly of engine.
7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 to install remaining connecting rods and pistons.
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