Town & Country V6-3.8L (2009)
8. Rotate crankshaft until the connecting rod journal is located in the center of the cylinder bore. Insert connecting rod and piston into cylinder bore
by tapping down on the piston (1) using a hammer handle. At the same time, guide connecting rod (4) into position on connecting rod journal.
9. Install lower bearing shell and the appropriate connecting rod cap.
10. Install connecting rod bolts and tighten to 7 Nm (5 ft. lbs) initially. Tighten the bolts an additional 21 Nm (15 ft. lbs.) and then turn each bolt 90°
to final clamping load.
11. Repeat procedure for each piston and connecting rod installation.
12. Install the cylinder heads See: Cylinder Head Assembly/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Cylinder Head - Installation
13. Install the oil pan See: Engine Lubrication/Oil Pan/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Engine Oil Pan - Installation
14. Fill engine crankcase with proper oil to correct level See: Engine Lubrication/Engine Oil/Service and Repair.
15. Connect negative cable to battery.
