LHS V6-3.5L VIN G (1998)
Figure 10 Upper And Intermediate Rings - Installation
9. Install No. 2 piston ring and then No. 1 piston ring.
Figure 11 Piston Ring End Gap Position
10. Position piston ring end gaps as shown in.
11. Position oil 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.
