2008 Arctic Cat Prowler / Prowler XT/XTX ATV Service Manual, Page 45Get this manual
ATV-1085B
NOTE: Note the direction of the exhaust side of the piston (5) for correct ring end gap orientation
BInstall the compression rings (1 and 2) so the letter on the top surface of each ring faces the dome of the pistonRotate the rings until the ring end gaps are on directly opposite sides of the piston (see illustration)NOTE: The ring with the orientation mark (MTOP) should be installed in the second (middle) groove and the ring with the orientation mark (M) should be installed in the first (top) groove
2Place the two alignment pins into positionPlace the cylinder gasket into position; then place piston holder (or suitable substitute) beneath the piston skirt and square the piston in respect to the crankcase
3Lubricate the inside wall of the cylinder; then using ring compressor or the fingers, compress the rings and slide the cylinder over the pistonRoute the cam chain up through the cylinder cam chain housing; then remove the piston holder and seat the cylinder firmly on the crankcaseATV-1024A