Ninety-Eight V6-3800 3.8L (1989)
Connecting Rod: Service and Repair
Fig. 18 Piston & Rod Assembly. 1989-90
Fig. 19 Piston Installation Direction. 1991-92
Pistons should be assembled to rods and installed as shown in Figs. 18 and 19.
After piston and rod installation, measure connecting rod side clearance. Side clearance should be .003-.015 inch.