1. Position the piston in the cylinder, and tap it in using the wooden handle of a hammer (A).
   Maintain downward force on the ring compressor (B) to prevent the rings from expanding before entering the cylinder bore.

1. Stop after the ring compressor pops free, and check the connecting rod-to-crank journal alignment before pushing the piston into place.

1. Check the connecting rod bearing clearance with plastigage.

1. Inspect the connecting rod bolts.

1. Apply engine oil to the bolt threads, then install the rod caps with bearings. Tighten the bolts.
   NOTE: Remove the connecting rod bolt if you tighten it beyond the specified angle, and go back to Step 7 of the procedure. Do not loosen it back to the specified angle.

   Tightening Torque
   K20A6 Engine: | 20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 14 lbf·ft)+90 °
   K24A3 Engine: | 36 N·m (3.7 kgf·m, 27 lbf·ft)+120 °