Grand Caravan V6-3.3L Flex Fuel (2008)
6. The pistons are marked with an arrow (1) 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.
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 (1) using a hammer handle. At the same time, guide connecting rod (4) into position on connecting rod journal.
8. Install lower bearing shell and the appropriate connecting rod cap.
9. 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.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/Removal and Replacement/Engine Oil Pan - Installation
13. Fill engine crankcase with proper oil to correct level.
14. Connect negative cable to battery.
