Intrepid V6-3.2L VIN J (1998)
Figure 97 Upper And Intermediate Rings - Installation
9. Install No. 2 piston ring and then No. 1 piston ring.
Figure 98-Piston Ring End Gap Position
10. Position piston ring end gaps.
11. Position oil ring expander gap at least 46° 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.
PISTON-INSTALLATION
NOTE: The connecting rod bearing cap bolts must be examined before reuse. If the threads are necked down, the bolts should be replaced.
Figure 99 Check For Stretched Bolts
1. Check connecting rod bolts for necking by holding a scale or straight edge against the threads. If all threads do not contact the scale, the bolt
should be replaced.
2. Before installing pistons and connecting rod assemblies into the bore, ensure that compression ring gaps are staggered so that neither is in line with
oil ring rail gap.
