Wrangler 2WD V6-3.8L (2008)
3. Lubricate the piston (1) and rings with clean engine oil. Position a ring compressor (2) over the piston and rings, and tighten the compressor (2).
Be sure position of rings does not change during this operation.
4. Position upper bearing onto connecting rod. Lubricate bearing with oil.
5. Install connecting rod protectors special tool #8189 (3) on the connecting rod,
6. The pistons are marked with an arrow (1) on top of the piston. Install piston with this mark positioned to front of engine on both cylinder banks.
The connecting rod oil squirt hole faces the major thrust (right) side of the engine block.
