Chrysler Concorde 1993 Service Manual page 437

9 - 54 3.5L ENGINE
CYLINDER BLOCK, CRANKSHAFT, PISTON AND
CONNECTING ROD ASSEMBLY SERVICE
CYLINDER BLOCK
PISTON—REMOVAL
(1) Remove top ridge of cylinder bores with a reliable
ridge reamer before removing pistons from cylinder
block. Be sure to keep tops of pistons covered
during this operation. Pistons and connecting
rods must be removed from top of cylinder block.
When removing piston and connecting rod as-
semblies from the engine, rotate crankshaft so
that each connecting rod is centered in cylinder
bore.
(2) Inspect connecting rods and connecting rod caps
for cylinder identification. Identify them if necessary.
(Fig. 2)
Fig. 2 Identify Connecting Rod to Cylinder
(3) Remove connecting rod cap. Install connecting rod
bolt protectors on connecting rod bolts (Fig. 3). Push each
piston and rod assembly out of cylinder bore.
Fig. 1 Cylinder Block, Piston and Connecting Rod Assembly
Be careful not to nick crankshaft journals.
(4) After removal, install bearing cap on the mat-
ing rod.
Fig. 3 Connecting Rod Protectors
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
(1) Clean cylinder block thoroughly and check all
core hole plugs for evidence of leaking.
(2) If new core plugs are installed, Refer to Engine
Core Plugs.
(3) Examine block for cracks or fractures.
CYLINDER BORE INSPECTION
The cylinder walls should be checked for out-of-
round and taper with Tool C-119 (Fig. 4). If the cyl-