Dodge Sprinter 2006 Manual page 1618

9 - 48 ENGINE VA
NOTE: If the pistons are used, the direction of
travel arrows and the marking of the pistons may
no longer be visible because of carbon deposits.
The carbon deposits on the pistons must be
removed.
NOTE: If the arrows indicating the driving direction
on the piston are no longer visible, they must be
marked again.
(9) Rem ove t h e con n ect in g r od t oget h er wit h t h e
pist on t h r ou gh t h e t op of t h e en gin e.
NOTE: DO NOT mix up the top and bottom connect-
ing rod bearing shells.