Dodge dakota 2002 Service Manual page 1582

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PISTON & CONNECTING ROD (Continued)
(8) Use clean engine oil to lubricate the threads
and under the heads of the connecting rod bolts.
(9) For machined connecting rods, the number
stamped on the rod cap at the parting line must
match and be installed towards the intake or cam-
shaft side of the engine (Fig. 97). For fractured/
split type connecting rods, the long end of the rod
must be installed towards the intake side of the
engine.
(a) The connecting rod split/face must face
toward the same side as the piston notch feature
on the skirt. The split face will face toward the oil
cooler side of the engine if properly installed.
Fig. 97 Correct Rod Cap Installation
(10) Install the rod cap and bolts to the connecting
rod. Tighten the connecting rod bolts evenly in 3
steps.
• Tighten the bolts to 30 N·m (22 ft. lbs.) torque.
• Tighten the bolts to 60 N·m (44 ft. lbs.) torque.
• Rotate 60° clockwise.
(11) The crankshaft must rotate freely. Check for
freedom of rotation as the caps are installed. If the
crankshaft does not rotate freely, check the installa-
tion of the rod bearing and the bearing size.
(12) Measure the side clearance between the con-
necting rod and the crankshaft (Fig. 98). DO NOT
measure the clearance between the cap and crank-
shaft.
(13) Install J-jet piston cooling nozzles if equipped.
(14) Install block stiffener. Torque to 43 N·m (32 ft.
lbs.).
(15) Install the suction tube and oil pan (Refer to 9
- ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PAN - INSTALLA-
TION).
ENGINE 5.9L DIESEL
Fig. 98 Side Clearance between Connecting
Rod/Crankshaft
1 - FEELER GAUGE
·Minimum 0.33 mm (.013 inch)
·MAX. 0.10mm (.004 inch)
(16) Install the cylinder head onto the engine
(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD - INSTAL-
LATION).
(17) Install a new filter and fill the crankcase with
new engine oil.
(18) Connect the battery negative cables and start
engine.
PISTON RINGS
STANDARD PROCEDURE - PISTON RING
FITTING
(1) Determine the piston diameter and obtain the
appropriate ring set. The piston rings can be identi-
fied as shown in (Fig. 99).
Fig. 99 Piston Ring Identification
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