300 V6-3.5L (2008)
1. Examine connecting rod bolts for stretching (1). Stretching (1) can be checked by holding a scale or straight edge against the threads. If all the
threads do not contact the scale the bolt must be replaced.
2. Before installing the bolts the threads should be cleaned and inspected.
3. Install clean bolts finger tight. Then alternately torque each bolt to assemble the cap properly.
4. Tighten the connecting rod cap bolts to specification. See: Specifications/Engine Specifications.
CONNECTING ROD SIDE CLEARANCE
1. Mount a dial indicator to a stationary point on engine. Locate probe perpendicular to and resting against the connecting rod cap being checked.
Move connecting rod all the way to rear of its travel. Zero the dial indicator. Move connecting rod forward to limit of travel and read the dial
indicator. Compare measurement to specification listed in engine specifications See: Specifications/Engine Specifications. Repeat procedure for
each connecting rod. Turn crankshaft for connecting rod accessibility.
