Chrysler Sebring 2005 Service Manual page 1188

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PISTON & CONNECTING ROD (Continued)
Fig. 65 Checking Connecting Rod Side Clearance -
(15) Install Balance Shaft Carrier Assembly (Refer
to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/BALANCE SHAFT
CARRIER - INSTALLATION).
(16) Install oil pan (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LUBRI-
CATION/OIL PAN - INSTALLATION).
(17) Install cylinder head (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
CYLINDER HEAD - INSTALLATION).
CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS
STANDARD PROCEDURE
CONNECTING ROD - FITTING
(1) For measuring connecting rod bearing clear-
ance procedure and use of Plastigage (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE). For bearing
clearance refer to Engine Specifications. (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE - SPECIFICATIONS)
NOTE: The rod bearing bolts should not be reused.
(2) Before installing the N EW bolts the threads
should be oiled with clean engine oil.
(3) Install each bolt finger tight then alternately
torque each bolt to assemble the cap properly.
(4) Tighten the connecting rod bolts using the 2
step torque-turn method. Tighten according to the
following values:
CAUTION: Do not use a torque wrench for the sec-
ond step.
1. Tighten the bolts to 27 N·m (20 ft. lbs.).
2. Tighten the connecting rod bolts an additional
1/4 TU RN .
Typical
ENGINE 2.4L DOHC
(5) Using a feeler gauge, check connecting rod side
clearance (Fig. 66). Refer to clearance specifications
(Refer to 9 - ENGINE - SPECIFICATIONS).
Fig. 66 Connecting Rod Side Clearance - Typical
PISTON RINGS
STANDARD PROCEDURE
PISTON RING - FITTING
(1) Wipe cylinder bore clean. Insert ring and push
down with piston to ensure it is square in bore. The
ring gap measurement must be made with the ring
positioning at least 12 mm (0.50 inch) from bottom of
cylinder bore. Check gap with feeler gauge (Fig. 67).
Refer to Engine Specifications.
Fig. 67 Piston Ring Gap
1 - FEELER GAUGE
(2) Check piston ring to groove side clearance (Fig.
68). Refer to Engine Specifications.
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