- Mark piston in relation to cylinder bore before removal. Piston pin is press-fit in connecting rod. Mark piston in relation to connecting rod before separating components.
- Replace piston and piston pin as matched set. Install piston in bore with notch on top of piston toward front of engine.
Contents
Section: Mechanical- Model Identification
- Engine Identification
- Valve Clearance Adjustment (VIN W)
- Valve Clearance Adjustment (VIN Z)
- Trouble Shooting
- Removal & Installation
- Fuel Pressure Release
- Engine
- Removal & Installation (astro & Safari)
- Removal & Installation (bravada)
- Removal & Installation ("c" & "k" Series)
- Removal & Installation (commercial Van)
- Removal & Installation ("g" Series)
- Removal & Installation ("s" Series)
- Removal & Installation ("t" Series, Except Syclone & Typhoon)
- Removal (VIN W)
- Removal (VIN Z, Except Syclone & Typhoon)
- Removal (syclone & Typhoon)
- Rocker Arm Studs (press-In Type)
- Oil Pan
- Removal (except "s" & "t" Series)
- Removal (bravada, Syclone & Typhoon)
- Removal ("s" Series)
- Removal ("t" Series, Except Bravada, Syclone & Typhoon)
- Installation (all Models)
- Valve Springs
- Valve Stem Oil Seals
- Valve Guides
- Valves
- Rocker Arm Assembly
- Piston & Rod Assembly
- Fitting Pistons
- Piston Rings
- Rod Bearings
- Crankshaft & Main Bearings
- Thrust Bearing
- Cylinder Block
- Engine Lubrication System
- Oil Pressure
- Oil Pump
- Removal & Disassembly
- Reassembly & Installation
- Engine Cooling
- Torque Specifications
- General Engine Specifications
- Crankshaft, Main & Connecting Rod Bearings Specifications
- Connecting Rods Specifications
- Pistons, Pins & Rings Specifications
- Cylinder Block Specifications
- Valves & Valve Springs (non-Turbo) Specifications
- Cylinder Head Specifications
- Camshaft Specifications
- Fluid Capacities Specifications
- Abbreviations
- Accessory Drive Belts
- Adjustments
- Anti-Lock/traction Control
- Application
- Automatic Trans
- Auxiliary Emission Control Systems
- Basic Trouble Shooting
- Brakes
- Charging System
- Check Lists
- Clutches Manual & Hydraulic
- Computer Relearn
- Cooling System (mechanical)
- Cruise Control Systems
- Diagnostic Connector Locations
- Differentials & Drive Axles
- Door Locks & Anti-Theft Systems
- Driveline/axles
- Driveshaft & Universal Joints
- Electrical
- Electrical Component Locations
- Electronic Suspension
- Emission Applications
- Engine
- Engine Performance
- Fuses & Circuit Breakers
- Gauges & Instrument Panels
- General Servicing - All Makes
- Heated Glass/defoggers
- Heater
- Identification
- Manual & Power Steering
- Manual HVAC System
- Manual Trans
- MAP Guidelines
- Mechanical
- Mechanical - Hydraulic
- Metric Conversions
- Mirrors
- Pin Voltage Charts
- Procedures
- Removal & Installation
- Reset Procedures
- Rpo Codes
- Sensor Range Charts
- Specifications
- Starter
- Steering
- Steering Column
- Steering Column Switches
- Steering Gear
- Suspension Front
- Suspension Rear
- Testing & Diagnostics
- Theory & Operation
- Traction Control Disable
- Transfer Case
- Transmission
- Wheel Alignment
- Windows
- Wiper/washer Systems
- Wiring Diagrams - Engine Performance