Century V6-3100 3.1L VIN M SFI (1998)
1. Coat the piston, the piston rings, the cylinder bore, and the bearing surfaces with new engine oil.
Notice: Refer to Engine Emissions Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Install the J 5239
3. Compress the piston rings using the J 8037
4. When installing the piston and connecting rod assembly, the stamped arrow on the piston must point to the front of the engine while the flange on
the connecting rod must face toward the front of the piston on the left hand, and face toward the rear of the piston on the right hand.
5. Install the piston into its original bore using the J 5239 and the J 8037 and lightly tapping the top of the piston with a wooden hammer handle.
6. Firmly hold the J 8037 against the engine block until all of the piston rings have entered the cylinder bore.
7. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
8. Install the upper connecting rod bearing into the connecting rod.
9. Coat the inside surfaces of the upper connecting rod bearing with new engine oil.
