Dakota 4WD V6-3.9L VIN X (1997)
Connecting Rod: Service and Repair
Cleaning and Inspection
1. Check the crankshaft connecting rod journal for excessive wear, taper and scoring.
2. Check the cylinder block bore for out-of-round, taper, scoring and scuffing.
3. Check the pistons for taper and elliptical shape before they are fitted into the cylinder bore.
