Viper SRT-10 V10-8.4L (2008)
Piston Ring: Removal and Replacement
Piston Ring(s) - Removal
REMOVAL
1. Using a suitable ring expander, remove upper and intermediate piston rings.
2. Remove the upper oil ring side rail, lower oil ring side rail and then oil ring expander from piston.
NOTE: Care must be taken not to remove aluminum from the piston while cleaning.
3. Clean ring grooves of any carbon deposits.
Piston Ring(s) - Installation
INSTALLATION
The No. 1 (1) and No. 2 (2) piston rings have a different cross section. Install rings with manufacturers I.D. mark facing up, to the top of the piston.
CAUTION: Install piston rings in the following order:
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Oil ring expander
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Lower oil ring side rail
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Upper oil ring side rail
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No. 2 intermediate piston ring
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No. 1 upper piston ring
1. Install oil ring expander.