Dodge Intrepid Service Manual page 289

9 - 54 ENGINE 2.7L
PISTON RINGS (Continued)
Fig. 73 SIDE RAIL - INSTALLATION
1 - SIDE RAIL END
Fig. 74 UPPER AND INTERMEDIATE RINGS
VIBRATION DAMPER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove upper radiator crossmember. (Refer to
23 - BODY/EXTERIOR/GRILLE OPENING REIN-
FORCEMENT - REMOVAL)
(2) Remove radiator fan (Refer to 7 - COOLING/
ENGINE/RADIATOR FAN - REMOVAL) and acces-
sory drive belts (Refer to 7 - COOLING/ACCESSORY
DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - REMOVAL).
(3) Remove damper center bolt while holding the
damper with Special Tool 8191 (Fig. 76).
CAUTION: Before removing damper, verify that A/C
belt tensioner is not contacting the damper, as
damage could occur to tensioner, timing chain
cover, and/or damper.
(4) Remove damper by using Special Tools 8194
Insert and 1023 Three Jaw Puller (Fig. 77).
Fig. 75 PISTON RING END GAP POSITION
1 - SIDE RAIL UPPER
2 - NO. 1 RING GAP
3 - PISTON PIN
4 - SIDE RAIL LOWER
5 - NO. 2 RING GAP AND SPACER EXPANDER GAP
Fig. 76 VIBRATION DAMPER CENTER BOLT -
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1 - SPECIAL TOOL 8191
INSTALLATION
(1) Install damper using Special Tools 8179 Screw,
with Nut and Thrust Bearing from 6792, and 6792-1
Installer (Fig. 78).
(2) Install damper center bolt. Tighten center bolt
while holding the damper with Special Tool 8191 to
170 N·m (125 ft. lbs.) (Fig. 76).
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