Chrysler Sebring 2005 Service Manual page 1115

9 - 46 ENGINE 2.0L DOHC
PISTON & CONNECTING ROD (Continued)
Fig. 58 Crankshaft Seal Special Tool 6926-2
1 - SPECIAL TOOL 6926–1 PILOT
2 - SEAL
3 - SPECIAL TOOL 6926–2 INSTALLER
Fig. 59 Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal - Installation
1 - SPECIAL TOOL 6926–2 INSTALLER
are used to provide alignment and durability in the
assembly. The pistons and connecting rods are ser-
viced as an assembly.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - PISTON TO
CYLINDER BORE FITTING
NOTE: Pistons and cylinder bores should be mea-
sured at normal room temperature, 70°F (21°C).
Piston and cylinder wall must be clean and dry.
Piston diameter should be measured 90 degrees to
piston pin about 14 mm (9/16 inch.) from the bottom
of the skirt as shown in (Fig. 60). Cylinder bores
should be measured halfway down the cylinder bore
and transverse (measurement location B) to the
engine crankshaft center line shown in (Fig. 61).
(Refer to 9 - ENGINE - SPECIFICATIONS) Correct
piston to bore clearance must be established in order
to assure quiet and economical operation.
Fig. 60 PISTON MEASUREMENT LOCATION
1 - PISTON DIAMETER
2 - 14 mm (9/16 in.)
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the cylinder head (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD - REMOVAL).
(2) Remove the oil pan (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LU-
BRICATION/OIL PAN - REMOVAL).
(3) Remove top ridge of cylinder bores with a reli-
able ridge reamer before removing pistons from cyl-
inder block. B e s u re to k e e p to p s o f p is to n s
c o v e re d d u rin g th is o p e ra tio n . Mark piston with
matching cylinder number (Fig. 62).
CAUTION: DO NOT use a number stamp or a punch
to mark connecting rods. Damage to connecting
rod could occur.
(4) Using a permanent ink or paint marker, iden-
tify cylinder number on each connecting rod cap (Fig.
63).
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