Avenger V6-2.5L VIN N (1998)
(1) Mark the cylinder number on the side of the connecting rod big end for correct reassembly.
(2) Keep the removed connecting rods, caps and bearings in order according to the cylinder number.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
Oil Ring Installation
(1) Set the oil ring spacer in the piston ring groove. Then set the upper side rail. Lastly, set the lower side rail.
NOTE
(1) The side rails and spacer may be installed in either direction.
(2) New spacers and side rails are colored for identification of their sizes.
(2) A side rail can be easily installed by fitting one end of the side rail in the piston groove and pressing the remaining portion into position by finger
as shown.
Caution: Use of ring expander to expand the side rail end gap can break the side rail, unlike other piston rings.
(3) Make sure that the side rails move smoothly in either direction.
Piston Ring No. 2 And No. 1 Installation
(1) Using piston ring expander, fit No. 2 and then No. 1 piston ring into Position.