1992-1995 Kawasaki 750SX Service Manual, Page 66Get this manual
ENGINE TOP END 5-5
Assembly Notes
elf any parts in the piston assemblies require replacement, or if the cylinder is honed or replaced, be sure to check the critical clearances of the new parts against the values given in Specificationselnstall the piston rings so that the "R" mark CA] faces upwards as shown
eWhen installing the piston rings by hand, first fit one end of the piston ring against the pin in the ring groove, spread the ring opening with the other hand and then slip the ring into the grooveeCheck to see that the pin [A] in each piston ring groove is between the ends of the piston ring
eApply engine oil to the surface of each piston pineMount the piston on the connecting rod with the arrow [A] on its crown pointing to the left (exhaust) side [8] of the engine