Chrysler Stratus RHD 1999 Electronic Service Manual page 897

9 - 142 2.5L ENGINE
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD
REMOVAL
(1) Remove oil pan and cylinder head(s). Refer to
procedures in this section.
(2) Identify pistons with matching cylinder. The
pistons are not interchangeable from bank to
bank (Fig. 87). 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. 87 Mark Pistons
Fig. 88 Mark Matching Parts
(3) Mark connecting rod and cap with cylinder
number (Fig. 88).
(4) Remove piston rings (Fig. 89).
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. 90).
Fig. 89 Piston Ring—Removal
Fig. 90 Piston Ring—Installation
Fig. 91 Side Rail—Installation
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