Intrepid V6-3.5L VIN K (2003)
Connecting Rod: Removal and Replacement
REMOVAL
1. Remove the cylinder heads.
2. Remove the oil pan.
3. 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.
4. Inspect connecting rods and connecting rod caps for cylinder identification. Identify them if necessary (Fig. 81).
5. Remove connecting rod cap. Install protectors on connecting rod bolts (Fig. 82). Push each piston and rod assembly out of cylinder bore.
NOTE: Be careful not to nick crankshaft journals.
6. After removal, install bearing cap on the mating rod.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the piston rings.
NOTE: The connecting rod bearing cap bolts must be examined before reuse. If the threads are necked down, the bolts must be replaced.
