Avenger L4-2.4L (2009)
7. Install connecting rod upper bearing half into connecting rod.
8. Install ring compressor (3).
9. Tap the piston (1) down in cylinder bore, using a hammer handle (2). At the same time, guide connecting rod into position on connecting rod
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NOTE: The connecting rod cap bolts should NOT be reused.
10. Before installing the NEW bolts, the threads should be coated with clean engine oil.
11. Install connecting rod lower bearing half into connecting rod cap. Install connecting rod cap.
12. Install each bolt finger tight then alternately torque each bolt to assemble the cap properly.
CAUTION: Do not use a torque wrench for the second step.
13. Tighten the connecting rod bolts using the 2 step torque-turn method. Tighten the bolts to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.), then an additional 90°.
14. Using a feeler gauge, check connecting rod side clearance See: Specifications/Engine - Specifications for connecting rod side clearance.
15. Install the ladder frame See: Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Ladder Frame - Installation.
16. Install oil pump/balance shaft carrier assembly See: Engine Lubrication/Oil Pump/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement
17. Install oil pan See: Engine Lubrication/Oil Pan/Service and Repair/Engine Oil Pan - Installation.
18. Install cylinder head See: Cylinder Head Assembly/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Cylinder Head - Installation.
19. Install engine lift chain (1).
20. Connect transaxle assembly to engine.
21. Install engine See: Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Engine - Installation.
