300 V6-3.5L (2008)
3. Install lower side rail first and then the upper side rail.
The No. 1 and No. 2 piston rings have a different cross section. Insure that which ever design No. 2 ring is installed, it is installed with manufacturers
I.D. mark (dot) facing up, towards top of the piston See: Description and Operation.
4. Install No. 2 piston ring and then No. 1 piston ring.
5. Position piston ring end gaps as shown in.
6. Position oil control ring expander gap at least 45° from the side rail gaps but not on the piston pin center or on the thrust direction. Staggering
ring gap is important for oil control.
