Avenger V6-2.7L (2008)
Piston Ring: Removal and Replacement
Piston Ring(s) - Removal
REMOVAL
1. Remove piston and connecting rod. See: Piston/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Piston and Connecting Rod - Removal
2. Remove No. 1 and No.2 piston ringsfrom piston using a ring expander tool.
3. Remove upper oil ring side rail.
4. Remove lower oil ring side rail.
5. Remove oil ring expander.
Piston Ring(s) - Installation
INSTALLATION
1. Measure clearance of piston rings to the cylinder bore and piston. See: Procedures
CAUTION: Install piston rings in the following order:
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Oil ring expander.
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Upper oil ring side rail.
