Grand Caravan V6-3.8L (2009)
Connecting Rod: Procedures
Fitting Connecting Rods
FITTING CONNECTING RODS
NOTE: The connecting rod cap bolts (4) should be examined before reuse. Bolt stretch can be checked by holding a scale or straight edge
against the threads. If all the threads do not contact the scale (2) the bolt (1) must be replaced.
The bearing caps are not interchangeable or reversible, and should be marked (1) at removal to ensure correct reassembly. Cracked bearing caps stay
with the cracked rod. The bearing shells must be installed with the tangs inserted into the machined grooves in the rods and caps. Install cap with the
tangs on the same side as the rod. For connecting rod bearing fitting See: Connecting Rod Bearing/Service and Repair. Fit all connecting rods on one
bank until complete.
