Charger V6-3.5L VIN G (2006)
CAUTION: Install piston rings in the following order:
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Oil ring expander.
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Lower oil control ring side rail.
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Upper oil control ring side rail.
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No. 2 Intermediate piston ring.
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No. 1 Upper piston ring.
2. Install the side rail by placing one end between the piston ring groove and the spacer. Hold end firmly and press down the portion to be installed
until side rail is in position. Do not use a piston ring expander tool during this step.
3. Install lower side rail first and then the upper side rail.
The No. 1 and No. 2 piston rings have a different cross section. Insure that which ever design No. 2 ring is installed, it is installed with
manufacturers I.D. mark (dot) facing up, towards top of the piston.
4. Install No. 2 piston ring and then No. 1 piston ring.
5. Position piston ring end gaps as shown in.
6. Position oil control 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.
