Journey AWD V6-3.5L (2009)
Piston Ring: Removal and Replacement
Piston Ring(s) - Removal
REMOVAL
1. Remove piston and connecting rod. See: Connecting Rod/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Piston and Connecting Rod - Removal
2. Remove No. 1 and No.2 piston rings from piston using a ring expander tool.
3. Remove upper oil ring side rail.
4. Remove lower oil ring side rail.
5. Remove oil ring expander
Piston Ring(s) - Installation
INSTALLATION
1. Measure clearance of piston rings to the cylinder bore and piston. See: Procedures
The No. 1 and No. 2 piston rings have a different cross section. Ensure that which ever design No. 2 ring is installed, it is installed with manufacturers
I.D. mark (dot) facing up, towards top of the piston See: Description and Operation.
CAUTION: Install piston rings in the following order:
Do not use a piston ring expander during this step.
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Oil ring expander.
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Lower oil ring side rail.
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Upper oil ring side rail.
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No. 2 Intermediate piston ring.
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No. 1 Upper piston ring.