Chrysler 1997 Stratus Convertible RHD Service Manual page 818

9 - 82 2.5L ENGINE
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
INSTALLING PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD
(1) Before installing pistons and connecting rod
assemblies into the bore, be sure that compression
ring gaps are staggered so that neither is in line with
oil ring rail gap.
(2) Before installing the ring compressor, make
sure the oil ring expander ends are butted and the
rail gaps located as shown in (Fig. 84).
Fig. 85 Piston—Installation
(3) Immerse the piston head and rings in clean
engine oil, slide the ring compressor, over the piston
and tighten. Be sure position of rings does not
change during this operation.
(4) Install connecting rod bolt protectors on rod
bolts.
(5) Rotate crankshaft so that the connecting rod
journal is on the center of the cylinder bore. Insert
rod and piston into cylinder bore and guide rod over
the crankshaft journal.
(6) Install the piston and connecting rod assembly
with the directional letter is located on the top of the
piston with the arrow facing toward the camshaft
sprocket.
(7) Tap the piston down in cylinder bore, using a
hammer handle. At the same time, guide connecting
rod into position on connecting rod journal (Fig. 85).
(8) Install rod caps. Install nuts on cleaned and
oiled rod bolts and tighten nuts to 51 N·m (37 ft. lb.).
CAUTION: Piston assemblies are not to be inter-
changed from bank to bank.
(9) Check alignment marks made during disassem-
bly and that bearing position notches new or used
are on the same side as shown in (Fig. 86).
Fig. 86 Connecting Rod and Cap
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
ALIGNMENT MARKS
OIL PUMP
(1) Assemble pump, using new parts as required
with clean oil. Align marks on the inner and outer
rotors when assembling (Fig. 87).
Fig. 87 Inner and Outer Rotor Alignment Marks
(2) Install cover and tighten screws to 10 N·m (85
in. lbs.).
(3) Install relief valve, spring, gasket and cap as
shown in (Fig. 88). Tighten cap to 44 N·m (33 ft. lbs.)
ROCKER ARMS
(1) Identify the rocker arms and retainers for reas-
sembly. Disassemble the rocker arm assemblies by
removing the attaching bolts and spring clips from
the shaft (Fig. 89).
(2) Slide the rocker arms off the shaft. Keep the
spacers and rocker arms in the same location for
reassembly.
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