Sebring V6-2.5L VIN N (1997)
NOTE:
a. Note the difference in shape between No. 1 and No. 2 piston rings.
b. Install piston rings No. 1 and No. 2 with their side having marks facing up (on the piston crown side).
6. Liberally coat the circumference of the piston, piston ring and oil ring with engine oil.
7. Arrange the piston ring and oil ring gaps (side rails and spacer) as shown in the illustration.
8. Install the piston and connecting rod assembly with the front mark (arrow mark) on the top of the piston facing towards the camshaft sprocket.
9. While holding the piston rings securely with a suitable piston ring compressor, insert the piston and connecting rod assembly into the cylinder
bore. Hammering it in with a strong force could cause damage to the piston rings and crankshaft pins.
10. Mate the correct bearing cap with the correct connecting rod by checking with the alignment marks marked during disassembly. If a new
connecting rod which has no alignment mark is used, position the notches for locking the bearing on the same side.