Suzuki Vitara (LY) 2016-2017 · Service Manual M16A · Repair Instructions

Piston, Piston Ring, Connecting Rod and Cylinder Components

Precautions: General safety (00)

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iconicon1. 1st ring
: For assembly, refer to Piston, Piston Ring, Connecting Rod and Cylinder Disassembly and Reassembly:M16A.
: Apply engine oil to sliding surface.
iconicon7. Connecting rod bearing
: For applying engine oil, refer to Piston, Piston Ring, Connecting Rod and Cylinder Removal and Installation:M16A.
iconicon2. 2nd ring
: For assembly, refer to Piston, Piston Ring, Connecting Rod and Cylinder Disassembly and Reassembly:M16A.
: Apply engine oil to sliding surface.
icon8. Piston pin
: Apply engine oil to sliding surface.
iconicon3. Oil ring
: For assembly, refer to Piston, Piston Ring, Connecting Rod and Cylinder Disassembly and Reassembly:M16A.
: Apply engine oil to sliding surface.
9. Piston pin circlip
iconicon4. Piston
: For assembly, refer to Piston, Piston Ring, Connecting Rod and Cylinder Removal and Installation:M16A.
: Apply engine oil to sliding surface.
iconicon10. Connecting rod bolt
: Check connecting rod bolt for deformation to reuse. icon 
: Apply engine oil to bolt thread and seat.
: For tightening order, refer to Piston, Piston Ring, Connecting Rod and Cylinder Removal and Installation:M16A.
iconicon5. Connecting rod
: Do not apply engine oil to mating surface between connecting rod bearing and connecting rod.
: Apply engine oil to sliding surface.
icon: 15 N·m → +45° → +45° (1.5 kgf-m → +45° → +45°, 11.0 lbf-ft → +45° → +45°)
icon6. Connecting rod bearing cap
: To install connecting rod cap, direct arrow on it to crank pulley.
: Do not apply engine oil to mating surface between connecting rod bearing and connecting rod cap.
icon: Do not reuse.