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ROD, Piston and Connecting: Installation: Installation

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Fig 1: Rod Bearing
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NOTE: Before reinstalling used rings or installing new rings, the ring clearances must be checked.
NOTE: Make sure the piston ring grooves are clean and free of nicks and burrs.
  1. Check piston ring clearance. See Engine/Engine Block/RING(S), Piston - Standard Procedure .
  2. Before installing piston and connecting rod assemblies into the bore, install the piston rings. See Engine/Engine Block/RING(S), Piston - Standard Procedure .
  3. Immerse the piston head and rings in clean engine oil and position a ring compressor over the piston and rings and tighten the ring compressor. Ensure the position of rings do not change during this operation. 
  4. Position the rod bearing (1) onto the connecting rod and lubricate bearing surface with clean engine oil.
    Fig 2: PISTON DIRECTION ARROW
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  5. The pistons are marked on the piston pin bore surface with an raised "F" or arrow on top of piston indicating installation position. This mark must be pointing toward the front of engine on both cylinder banks.
  6. Wipe cylinder bore clean and lubricate with clean engine oil.
  7. Rotate the crankshaft until the connecting rod journal is centered with the cylinder bore.
  8. Insert the piston and rod assembly into the cylinder bore and carefully position the connecting rod over the crankshaft journal.
  9. Tap piston down in cylinder bore using a hammer handle. While at the same time, guide connecting rod into position on rod journal.
    Fig 3: Rod Cap & Bearing
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  10. Wipe the connecting rod cap (1) clean and lubricate with clean engine oil and install the bearing (3).
    NOTE: The connecting rods and bearing caps are not interchangeable, line up the previously marked bearing caps and connecting rods to ensure assembly to their original location.
  11. Lubricate the bearing surfaces with clean engine oil and position the rod cap in place.
    Fig 4: CONNECTING ROD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
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    CAUTION: When installing connecting rods, make sure the wide side (1) is towards the crankshaft and narrow sides (2) face each other.
    Fig 5: Engine Lift Fixture & Adapter
    GC0094863Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    CAUTION: Always replace the Rod Bolts whenever they are loosened or removed.
  12. Lubricate the new rod cap bolts with clean engine oil, install and tighten to 45 N.m (33 ft. lbs.) plus 60°.
  13. Install the timing chain cover. See Engine/Valve Timing/COVER(S), Engine Timing - Installation .
  14. Install the new oil pan gasket/windage tray and oil pan. See Engine/Lubrication/PAN, Oil - Installation .
  15. Install the engine oil dipstick tube and dipstick.
  16. Lower the vehicle.
  17. Using the Engine Lift Fixture 8984A (1), Engine Lift Adapter 8984-UPD (2) and the Engine Support Fixture 8534B (3) lower the engine into position and remove.
  18. Raise and support the vehicle.
    Fig 6: GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS
    GC0080538Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  19. Position the steering gear (2), install mounting bolts (1) and tighten to 95 N.m (70 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 7: Engine Mount Nuts
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  20. Install the engine mount nuts (1, 2) and tighten to 95 N.m (70 ft. lbs.).
  21. Lower the vehicle.
  22. Install the cylinder head(s). See Engine/Cylinder Head - Installation .
  23. Install the intake manifold. See Engine/Manifolds/MANIFOLD, Intake - Installation .
    Fig 8: Air Cleaner Housing & Makeup Air Hose
    GC0094861Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  24. Position the air cleaner housing (2), install the air cleaner housing retaining bolt (3) and securely tighten.
  25. Connect the makeup air hose (1).
  26. Connect the intake air temperature sensor (4) electrical connector.
  27. Connect the air duct to the throttle body and tighten clamp to 3 N.m (30 in. lbs.).
  28. Fill the engine with oil. See Engine/Lubrication/OIL - Standard Procedure .
    Fig 9: Engine Covers
    GC0080281Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  29. Install the engine covers (1).
    Fig 10: Battery System Components And PDC Cover
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  30. Connect the negative battery cable (3).
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