Grand Caravan V6-3.3L Flex Fuel (2008)
NOTE: Refer to the connecting rod Description before beginning repair. See: Description and Operation.
1. Before installing pistons and connecting rod assemblies into the bore, ensure that compression ring gaps (2,5) are staggered so that neither is in
line with oil ring rail gap (1,4).
2. Before installing pistons and connecting rod assemblies into the bore, ensure that the arrow (1) on top of the piston is facing the front of the
engine, if equipped.
3. Lubricate the piston (1) and rings with clean engine oil. Position a ring compressor (2) over the piston and rings, and tighten the compressor (2).
Be sure position of rings does not change during this operation.
4. Position upper bearing onto connecting rod. Lubricate bearing with oil.
5. Install connecting rod protectors special tool #8189 (3) on the connecting rod,
