SRT-4 L4-2.4L Turbo VIN S (2004)
2. Before installing pistons and connecting rod assemblies into the bore, be sure that compression ring gaps are staggered so that neither is in line
with oil ring rail gap (Fig. 76).
3. Before installing the ring compressor, make sure the oil ring expander ends are butted and the rail gaps located as shown in (Fig. 76). As viewed
from top.
4. Immerse the piston head and rings in clean engine oil, slide the ring compressor, over the piston (Fig. 77). Be sure position of rings does not
change during this operation.
5. The directional stamp on the piston should face toward the front of the engine (Fig. 72).
6. Rotate crankshaft so that the connecting rod journal is on the center of the cylinder bore. Lubricate connecting rod journal with clean engine oil.
7. Install connecting rod upper bearing half into connecting rod. Install Special Tool 8189, connecting rod guides onto connecting rod (Fig. 74).
