Chrysler Stratus RHD 1997 Interactive Electronic Service Manual page 940

SPACER EXTENDER
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SERVICE PROCEDURES (Continued)
Fig. 8 Piston Ring Groove Clearance
(2) Check piston ring to groove clearance (Fig. 8);
Refer to Piston Ring Specification Chart (Fig. 7).
PISTON RINGS
(1) The No. 1 and No. 2 piston rings have a differ-
ent cross section. Install rings with manufacturers
mark and size mark facing up, to the top of the pis-
ton (Fig. 9).
Fig. 9 Piston Ring—Installation
CAUTION: Install piston rings in the following
order:
(2) Oil ring expander.
(3) Upper oil ring side rail.
(4) Lower oil ring side rail.
(5) No. 2 Intermediate piston ring.
(6) No. 1 Upper piston ring.
(7) Install the side rail by placing one end between
the piston ring groove and the expander. Hold end
firmly and press down the portion to be installed
until side rail is in position. Do Not use a piston
ring expander (Fig. 10).
NO. 2 PISTON RING NO. 1 PISTON RING OIL RING SIDE RAIL NO. NO. 2 RING GAP AND SPACER RING 1 SIDE EXPANDER GAP UPPER RAIL
Fig. 10 Side Rail—Installation
(8) Install upper side rail first and then the lower
side rail.
(9) Install No. 2 piston ring and then No. 1 piston
ring (Fig. 11).
Fig. 11 Upper and Intermediate Rings—Installation
Fig. 12 Piston Ring End Gap Location
NO. 2 RING - INSTALL FIRST SIDE SIDE RAIL END LOWER NO. 1 RING GAP RAIL PISTON PIN
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