Chrysler Stratus RHD 1997 Interactive Electronic Service Manual page 961

TOWARD FRONT OF "L" ARROW CYLINDERS 2-4-6 FORWARD ENGINE FACE .118 in. (3 mm) OF SEALANT FOR
9 - 124 2.5L ENGINE
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
14 N·m (10 ft. lbs.) M10 bolts 41 N·m (30 ft. lbs.). See
(Fig. 76) for bolt location and length.
Fig. 77 Oil Pump Sealing
PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD
REMOVAL
(1) Identify pistons with matching cylinder. The
pistons are not interchangeable from bank to
bank (Fig. 78). Pistons with the letter R and arrow
toward the front of engine are to be installed in cyl-
inders 1-3- 5. Pistons with the letter L and arrow
toward the front of engine are to be installed in cyl-
inders 2-4-6.
Fig. 78 Mark Pistons
(2) Mark connecting rod and cap with cylinder
number (Fig. 79).
(3) Remove piston rings (Fig. 80).
INSTALLING 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. 81).
CAUTION: Install piston rings in the following
order:
(2) Oil ring expander.
SPACER EXTENDER
Fig. 79 Mark Matching Parts
Fig. 80 Piston Ring—Removal
Fig. 81 Piston Ring—Installation
(3) Upper oil ring side rail.
(4) Lower oil ring side rail.
(5) No. 2 Intermediate piston ring.
(6) No. 1 Upper piston ring.
NO. 2 PISTON RING NO. 1 CYLINDER NUM- PISTON RING OIL RING BER SIDE RAIL
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