Grand Caravan V6-3.3L Flex Fuel (2008)
Piston: Removal and Replacement
Piston and Connecting Rod - Removal
REMOVAL
NOTE: Refer to the connecting rod Description before beginning repair. See: Description and Operation.
1. Disconnect negative cable from battery.
2. Remove the cylinder heads.See: Cylinder Head Assembly/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Cylinder Head - Removal
3. Remove the oil pan.See: Engine Lubrication/Oil Pan/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Engine Oil Pan - Removal
4. Remove the top ridge of cylinder bores with a reliable ridge reamer, if necessary, before removing pistons from cylinder block. Be sure to keep
tops of pistons covered during this operation. Pistons and connecting rods must be removed from top of cylinder block. When removing
piston and connecting rod assemblies from the engine, rotate crankshaft so that each connecting rod is centered in cylinder bore.
5. Inspect connecting rods and connecting rod caps for cylinder identification (1). Identify them (1), if necessary.
6. Remove connecting rod cap. Install connecting rod bolt protectors special tool #8189 (3) on connecting rod to guide cracked connecting rod (4).
7. Remove each piston (1) and connecting rod assembly (4) out of the cylinder bore.
NOTE: Be careful not to nick crankshaft journals.
8. After removal, install bearing cap on the mating rod.
Piston and Connecting Rod - Installation
INSTALLATION