Pacifica V6-3.8L VIN L (2005)
6) The pistons are marked with a "F" located near the piston pin, or an arrow 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 (Fig. 82).
7) Rotate crankshaft until the connecting rod journal is located in the center of the cylinder bore. Insert connecting rod and piston into cylinder bore
by tapping down on the piston using a hammer handle. At the same time, guide connecting rod into position on connecting rod journal. (Fig. 80).
8) Install lower bearing shell and the appropriate connecting rod cap (Fig. 80).
9) Install connecting rod cap retaining nuts on cleaned and oiled rod bolts and tighten to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.) PLUS 1/4 turn. Install connecting rod
bolts and tighten to 7 Nm (5 ft. lbs.) initially Tighten the bolts an additional 21 Nm (15 ft. lbs.) and then turn each bolt 90° to final clamping
load.
10) Repeat procedure for each piston and connecting rod installation.
11) Install the cylinder heads.
12) Install the oil pan.
13) Fill engine crankcase with proper oil to correct level.
14) Connect negative cable to battery.