Chrysler Sebring 2004 Service Manual page 1038

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FLEX PLATE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the transaxle (Refer to 21 - TRANS-
MISSION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC
REMOVAL).
(2) Remove the flex plate attaching bolts (Fig. 53).
(3) Remove the flex plate (Fig. 53).
Fig. 53 Flex Plate
1 - ADAPTOR PLATE
2 - BOLT
3 - BOLT (QTY. 8)
4 - FLEX PLATE
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the drive plate on crankshaft (Fig. 53).
(2) Apply Mopar Lock & Seal Adhesive to flex
plate bolt threads.
(3) Install the flex plate bolts and tighten to 95
N·m (70 ft. lbs.) (Fig. 53).
(4) Install the transaxle (Refer to 21 - TRANSMIS-
SION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 41TE - INSTAL-
LATION).
PISTON & CONNECTING ROD
DESCRIPTION
The pistons are made of a cast aluminum alloy.
The pistons have pressed-in pins attached to forged
powdered metal connecting rods. The pistons pin is
offset 1 mm (0.0394 in.) towards the thrust side of
the piston. The connecting rods are a cracked cap
design and are not repairable. Hex head cap screws
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, 21°C (70°F).
Piston and cylinder wall must be clean and dry.
Piston diameter should be measured 90 degrees to
piston pin.
Piston measurement should be taken approxi-
mately 14 mm (0.551 in.) from the bottom of the skirt
- 41TE -
as shown in (Fig. 54)
Cylinder bores should be measured halfway down
the cylinder bore and transverse (measurement loca-
tion B) to the engine crankshaft center line shown in
(Fig. 55). Refer to for Engine Specifications (Refer to
9 - ENGINE - SPECIFICATIONS). Correct piston to
bore clearance must be established in order to assure
quiet and economical operation.
1 - PISTON DIAMETER
2 - 14 mm (0.551 in.)
ENGINE 2.4L DOHC
Fig. 54 Piston Measurement
Fig. 55 Checking Cylinder Bore
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