Neon R/T L4-2.0L VIN F HO (2001)
8. To protect crankshaft journal and fractured rod surfaces, install Special Tool 8189, connecting rod guides onto connecting rod (Fig. 83). Carefully
push each piston and rod assembly out of cylinder bore.
CAUTION: Care must be taken not to damage the fractured rod and cap joint surfaces, as engine damage many occur.
9. Remove Special Tool 8189, connecting rod guides and re-install bearing cap on the mating rod.
NOTE: Piston and rods are serviced as an assembly.
10. Remove piston rings.
INSTALLATION
1. Install piston rings on piston.
2. Before installing pistons and connecting rod assemblies into the bore, ensure the compression ring gaps are staggered, and neither is in line with
the oil ring rail gap.
3. Before installing the ring compressor, ensure the oil ring expander ends are butted and the rail gaps are located as shown in (Fig. 90).
