Removal
Remove:
- Engine (see Engine Removal/lnstallation chapter)
- Cylinder Head (see Cylinder Head Removal)
- Water Hoses [A]
- Rear Camshaft Chain Guide and Bolt
Remove the cylinder.
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Installation
Note. If a new cylinder is used, use new piston ring.
Install the pins [A] and new cylinder gasket.
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Apply engine oil to the cylinder bore.
Prepare two auxiliary head bolts with their head cut.
Install the two bolts [B] diagonally in the crankcase.
The piston ring openings must be positioned as shown in the figure. The openings of the oil ring steel rails must be about 30-40° of angle from the opening of the top ring.
- [A] Top Ring
- [B] Second Ring
- [C] Oil Ring Steel Rails
- [D] Oil Ring Expander
- [E] Hollow
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Position the crankshaft so that all the piston heads are almost level.
- Install the cylinder block [A].
- Auxiliary Head Bolts [B]
- Pistons [C]
Insert the piston rings with your thumbs.
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