Chrysler Stratus RHD 1997 Interactive Electronic Service Manual page 941

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SERVICE PROCEDURES (Continued)
(10) Position piston ring end gaps as shown in
(Fig. 12).
(11) Position oil ring expander gap at least 45°
from the side rail gaps but not on the piston pin cen-
ter or on the thrust direction.
CONNECTING ROD CLEARANCE
(1) Follow the procedures outlined in the Standard
Service Procedures Section for Measuring Main Bear-
ing and Connecting Rod Bearing Clearances. (Fig.
13). Refer to (Fig. 15) for specifications.
Fig. 13 Checking Connecting Rod Bearing
Clearance
(2) Tighten nuts to 52 N·m (38 ft. lbs.).
(3) Remove connecting rod cap and measure Plas-
tigage (Fig. 13).
CAUTION: Do not rotate crankshaft or the Plasti-
gage may be smeared.
CONNECTING ROD SIDE CLEARANCE
Fig. 14 Checking Connecting Rod Side Clearance
Using a feeler gauge, check connecting rod side
clearance (Fig. 14). Refer to (Fig. 15) for specifica-
tions.
Fig. 15 Connecting Rod Clearance Specifications
FITTING MAIN BEARINGS
MAIN BEARING JOURNAL MEASUREMENT
Measure the journal outside diameter (Fig. 16). If
the clearance exceeds the specifications limit (Fig.
17). Replace the main bearing(s) and if necessary
replace the crankshaft.
Fig. 16 Measure Crankshaft Journal O.D.
Fig. 17 Crankshaft Clearance Specifications
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