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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2009 🢒 Vibe - AWD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 2.4L (LAX) 🢒 Piston and Connecting Rod Assemble

    Object Number: 2018223 Size: SH

    Note: Make sure that the end gap on the snap ring is not aligned with the pin hole cutout portion of the piston.

  1. Using a screwdriver, install a new snap ring at one end of the piston pin hole.
  2. Gradually heat the piston to approximately 80 to 90°C (176 to 194°F).

    3. Object Number: 2018225 Size: SH
  3. Align the front marks (1) on the piston and connecting rod, and push in the piston with a thumb.

    4. Note: Make sure that the end gap on the snap ring is not aligned with the pin hole cutout portion of the piston.

  4. Using a screwdriver, install a new snap ring on the other end of the piston pin hole.

    5. Object Number: 2018227 Size: SH
  5. Check the fitting condition between the piston and piston pin by trying to move the piston back and forth on the piston pin.

    6. Object Number: 2018229 Size: SH
  6. Install piston ring set.

    7. Note: Install the expander (2) and oil ring (1) so that their ring ends are at opposite sides. Securely install the expander into the inner groove of the oil ring.

  7. Install the oil ring expander and oil ring rail by hand.

    8. Object Number: 2018231 Size: SH

    Note: Install compression ring with the code mark (4) (2N or 2A) facing upward.

  8. Using a piston ring expander (1), install the 2 compression rings (2, 3)so that the paint marks are positioned as shown in the illustration.

    9. Object Number: 2018233 Size: MH
  9. Position the piston rings (1, 2) so that the ring ends are as shown in the illustration.