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Rod, Piston And Connecting: Installation: Installation

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Fig 1: Piston Ring End Gap Position
GC0121470Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  1. Install piston rings on piston. Refer to RING(S), PISTON, INSTALLATION  .
  2. Before installing pistons and connecting rod assemblies into the bore, be sure that top compression ring gap (1) and the second compression ring gap (3) are staggered so that neither is in line with oil ring rail gap.
  3. Before installing the ring compressor, make sure the oil ring expander ends are butted (1) and the rail gaps (2, 4) located as shown in illustration above. As viewed from the top of the piston.
    NOTE:

    Be sure the position of piston rings on the piston does not change during the following step.

  4. Immerse the piston head and rings in clean engine oil, slide the ring compressor, over the piston.
    Fig 2: Positioning Piston Toward Front Of Engine
    GC0121471Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  5. The directional arrow stamped on the piston should face toward the front of the engine.
  6. Rotate crankshaft so that the connecting rod journal is on the center of the cylinder bore. Lubricate connecting rod journal with clean engine oil.
    Fig 3: Piston, Hammer Handle & Ring Compressor
    GC0121472Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    NOTE:

    Rod bearing sizes are indicated on the nose of the crankshaft. There are three different size rod bearings, perform rod bearing selection procedure.

  7. Install connecting rod upper bearing half into connecting rod.
  8. Install ring compressor (3).
  9. Tap the piston (1) down in cylinder bore, using a hammer handle (2). At the same time, guide connecting rod into position on connecting rod journal.
    NOTE:

    The connecting rod cap bolts should NOT  be reused.

  10. Before installing the NEW  bolts, the threads should be coated with clean engine oil.
  11. Install connecting rod lower bearing half into connecting rod cap. Install connecting rod cap.
  12. Install each bolt finger tight then alternately torque each bolt to assemble the cap properly.
    CAUTION:

    Do not use a torque wrench for the second step.

  13. Tighten the connecting rod bolts using the 2 step torque-turn method. Tighten the bolts to 20 N.m (15 ft. lbs.), then an additional 90°.
    Fig 4: Connecting Rod Side Clearance
    GC0121473Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  14. Using a feeler gauge, check connecting rod side clearance for connecting rod side clearance. Refer to 2.4L ENGINE - SPECIFICATIONS  .
  15. Install the ladder frame. Refer to FRAME, LADDER, INSTALLATION .
  16. Install oil pump/balance shaft carrier assembly. Refer to PUMP, ENGINE OIL, INSTALLATION  .
  17. Install oil pan. Refer to PAN, OIL, INSTALLATION  .
  18. Install cylinder head. Refer to CYLINDER HEAD, INSTALLATION  .
    Fig 5: Lift Chain
    GC0121474Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  19. Install engine lift chain (1).
  20. Connect transaxle assembly to engine.
  21. Install engine. Refer to INSTALLATION  .
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