Intrepid V6-3.2L VIN J (1998)
Piston Ring: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Remove top ridge of cylinder bores with a reliable ridge reamer 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.
Figure 93-Identify Connecting Rod To Cylinder
2. Inspect connecting rods and connecting rod caps for cylinder identification. Identify them if necessary.
Figure Connecting Rod Guides And Crankshaft Protectors
3. Remove connecting rod cap. Install protectors on connecting rod bolts. Push each piston and rod assembly out of cylinder bore.
NOTE: Be careful not to nick crankshaft journals.
4. After removal, install bearing cap on the mating rod.
PISTON RINGS-INSTALLATION
