not hard. no special tools. you just slip in one end and then kind of push it down as you go round the piston. if you try to open it up and put it over the piston you can break em. don't ask me how I know. Pay attention to the gaps before assembly and make sure the top rind goes on top and bottom goes on bottom and usually have the marking facing up but check your instructions.

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