PLASTIC HOSE Fig 39 Connecting Rod Bearing Replacement 10 Install crankcase cover and upper shroud as outlined PISTON RING AND OR CYLINDER GASKET Replacement Cylinders and pistons are serviced as a unit and the operation outlined below is only for one or more cylinders in one bank requiring ring or gasket replacement The operation below is not intended for complete engine piston ring overhaul 1 Drain engine oil and remove cylinder head then remove cylinder air baffle 2 Remove cylinder from piston requiring piston ring or cylinder gasket replacement 3 If removed for ring replacement replace rings on piston as outlined in Repair Procedures Piston Rings CAUTION Positioning of ring gaps is very important To prevent oil consumption and to permit installation of the notched cylinder over the piston rings Ring gaps must not line up with the notch in the cylinder 4 Lubricate piston rings with engine oil and slide Tool J 8356 over piston rings Tighten Tool J 8356 just enough to compress piston rings fig 40 5 Install a new cylinder gasket over cylinder pilot and slide cylinder over piston and piston rings Remove Tool J 8356 by unhooking clamp and pulling from piston assembly fig 41 6 Install cylinder air baffle 7 Install cylinder head as outlined 8 Fill with oil start engine and check for leaks F y v v w q y 41 jowl W