1998 Trooper S V6-35L Engine Connecting Rod Removal and Installation
6. Measure the width of the plastigage and determine the oil clearance. If the oil clearance exceeds the limit, replace the rod bearing as a set.
Standard: 0.019 mm - 0.043 mm (0.0007 inch - 0.0017 inch)
Limit: 0.08 mm (0.003 inch)
7. Clean the plastigage from the bearings and the crankshaft pins.
Con-rod Bearing Selection
Select and install the new connecting rod bearings, paying close attention to the connecting rod big end diameter size mark (1).
Bearing Selection Chart
NOTE: Take care not to confuse the alignment mark (2) and the size mark (1) during the installation procedure.
REASSEMBLY
1. Install connecting rod
2. Install piston
3. Install piston pin
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Apply a thin coat of engine oil to the piston pin. Try to insert the piston pin into the piston pin hole with normal finger pressure.
NOTE: When changing piston / connecting rod combinations, do not change the piston / piston pin combination and do not reuse the old
piston pin.