10. CYLINDER/PISTON MYROAD 700i Measure the connecting rod small end I.D.. Service Limit: 18.044 mm Calculate the connecting rod-to-piston pin clearance. Service Limit: 0.06 mm PISTON RING INSTALLATION Carefully install the piston rings into the piston ring grooves with the markings facing up. Be careful not to damage the piston and rings. Do not confuse the top and second rings. To install the oil ring, install the oil ring, then install the side rails. Stagger the piston ring end gaps 120° degrees apart from each other. Stagger the side rail end gaps as shown. 10-8