Magnum V8-5.7L VIN H (2005)
Connecting Rod: Service and Repair
PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect negative cable from battery.
2. Remove the following components:
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Oil pan and gasket/windage tray.
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Cylinder head covers.
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Timing chain cover.
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Cylinder head(s).
3. If necessary, 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 the each connecting rod is centered in cylinder bore.
CAUTION: DO NOT use a number stamp or a punch to mark connecting rods or caps, as damage to connecting rods could occur.
NOTE: Connecting rods and bearing caps are not interchangeable and should be marked before removing to ensure correct reassembly.
4. Mark connecting rod and bearing cap positions using a permanent ink marker or scribe tool.
CAUTION: Care must be taken not to damage the fractured rod and cap joint face surfaces, as engine damage may occur.
5. Remove connecting rod cap. Install Special Tool 8507 Connecting Rod Guides into the connecting rod being removed. Remove piston from
cylinder bore. Repeat this procedure for each piston being removed.
