1977-2000 Suzuki DT5/6/8 Outboards Service Manual, Page 47Get this manual

Before inserting the pistons into cylinders, apply SUZUKI CCI oil BIA-certified oil to piston rings, piston pins, pistons and bearings
PISTONS

When combining piston rod with piston, refer to the arrow mark provided the piston crown: the arrow mark points to exhaust port sideBefore connecting each set of rod and piston, sure that the piston is correctly positioned
Piston being inserted into cylinders
Arrow mark

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