Piston & Rod Assembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1995 Plymouth Voyager, 1995 Dodge Dakota, and 1995 Dodge Caravan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Valve clearance cutout(s) on top of piston should face manifold side of engine. Oiling hole on connecting rod must face toward front (timing belt end) of engine. See Fig 1.