Piston Rings; Standard Procedure - Piston Ring Fitting; Removal - Dodge Intrepid Service Manual

9 - 142 ENGINE 3.5L
PISTON & CONNECTING ROD (Continued)
Fig. 87 Piston and Connecting Rod Positioning (Front View of Engine)
1 - MAJOR THRUST SIDE OF PISTON
2 - OIL SQUIRT HOLE

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 in.) from bottom of
cylinder bore. Check gap with feeler gauge (Fig. 88).
For clearance specifications, (Refer to 9 - ENGINE -
SPECIFICATIONS).
(2) Check piston ring to groove clearance: (Fig. 89).
For clearance specifications, (Refer to 9 - ENGINE -
SPECIFICATIONS).

REMOVAL

(1) Remove piston and connecting rod. (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/PISTON & CONNECT-
ING ROD - REMOVAL)
Fig. 88 Check Gap on Piston Rings
1 - FEELER GAUGE
LH