Trooper LS V6-3.5L (1998)
6. Measure the width of the plastigage and determine the oil clearance. If the oil clearance exceeds the limit, replace the rod bearing as a set.
Standard: 0.019 mm - 0.043 mm (0.0007 inch - 0.0017 inch)
Limit: 0.08 mm (0.003 inch)
7. Clean the plastigage from the bearings and the crankshaft pins.
Con-rod Bearing Selection
Select and install the new connecting rod bearings, paying close attention to the connecting rod big end diameter size mark (1).
Bearing Selection Chart
NOTE: Take care not to confuse the alignment mark (2) and the size mark (1) during the installation procedure.
REASSEMBLY
1. Install connecting rod
2. Install piston
3. Install piston pin
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Apply a thin coat of engine oil to the piston pin. Try to insert the piston pin into the piston pin hole with normal finger pressure.
NOTE: When changing piston / connecting rod combinations, do not change the piston / piston pin combination and do not reuse the old
piston pin.
