Intrigue V6-3.8L VIN K (1998)
6. Align the piston and the connecting rod with the arrow (1) toward the front of the engine.
7. Install the piston and connecting rod using the J 8037.
NOTICE: Guide the lower connecting rod end carefully to avoid damaging the crankshaft journal.
8. Install the piston into the bore by lightly tapping the top of the piston with a wooden hammer handle.
9. Install the bearing inserts to a clean and dry connecting rod and cap.
NOTICE: Do not scrape, shim, or file bearing inserts. If the bearing surface of the insert is touched with bare fingers, the skin oil and acids will
etch the bearing surface.
IMPORTANT: Make sure that the bearing cap bolt holes and the cap mating surfaces are clean and dry. The inserts will project slightly when
put into place. Make sure the inserts project an equal distance on both sides. Make sure that the insert tangs are engaged.
10. Measure the rod bearing clearance. If the readings are within limits, select a suitable set of inserts. If the readings are unsatisfactory and available
inserts will not correct the clearance, replace the crankshaft.
11. Lubricate the bearing surfaces and the crankshaft journal surfaces with clean engine oil.
12. Remove the J 41507
13. Install the connecting rod cap and lower connecting rod bearing.
IMPORTANT: Carefully tap the bearing cap into place. Do not pull the cap down with the cap bolts.
