Charger V6-3.5L (2009)
7. The arrow on top of piston must be pointing toward front of engine.
CAUTION: View of connecting rod oil squirt hole is from the front of the engine.
8. The oil squirt hole on connecting rod faces the major thrust side of the cylinder bore.
NOTE: Make sure the rod bearings are seated with the oil squirt hole aligned.
9. Tap the piston down in cylinder bore, using a hammer handle. At the same time, guide connecting rod into position on connecting rod journal.
NOTE: Connecting rod bolts must be lubricated with clean engine oil.
10. Install the rod caps. Install cleaned and inspected connecting rod bolts and tighten to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.) Plus 1/4 turn.
11. Install the cylinder head(s) See: Cylinder Head Assembly/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Cylinder Head - Installation
12. Install the oil pan. See: Engine Lubrication/Oil Pan/Service and Repair/Engine Oil Pan - Installation