Viper V10-488 8.0L (1992)
1. 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.
2. Before installing the ring compressor, make sure the oil ring expander ends are butted and the rail gaps located.
3. Immerse the piston head and rings in clean engine oil, slide the ring compressor, over the piston. Be sure position of rings does not change during
this operation.
4. Install piston assembly from the bottom of liner. Tap the piston down in cylinder liner, using a hammer handle.
5. Install connecting rod bolt protectors on rod bolts.
6. Rotate crankshaft so that the connecting rod journal is on the center of the cylinder bore. Insert rod and piston into cylinder bore and guide rod
over the crankshaft journal. Notch in bottom of liner must face toward outside of cylinder block.
