Patriot 2WD L4-2.0L (2008)
Piston: Description and Operation
DESCRIPTION
The pistons are made of a cast aluminum alloy. The pistons have pressed-in pins attached to forged connecting rods. The piston pin is offset 0.8 mm
(0.0314 in.) towards the thrust side of the piston. The connecting rods are a cracked cap design and are not repairable. The piston with rings, connecting
rod and piston pin are serviced as an assembly.