Index Chrysler Chrysler Sebring, Stratus sedan, Sebring Convertible - service repair manual 2001-2007 year
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(15) Install Balance Shaft Carrier Assembly (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/BALANCE SHAFT (16) Install oil pan (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LUBRI- CATION/OIL PAN - INSTALLATION). (17) Install cylinder head (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/ CYLINDER HEAD - INSTALLATION). CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS STANDARD PROCEDURE CONNECTING ROD - FITTING (1) For measuring connecting rod bearing clear- ance procedure and use of Plastigage (Refer to 9 - NOTE: The rod bearing bolts should not be reused. (2) Before installing the NEW bolts the threads should be oiled with clean engine oil. (3) Install each bolt finger tight then alternately torque each bolt to assemble the cap properly. (4) Tighten the connecting rod bolts using the 2 step torque-turn method. Tighten according to the CAUTION: Do not use a torque wrench for the sec- 1. Tighten the bolts to 27 N·m (20 ft. lbs.). 1/4 TURN. (5) Using a feeler gauge, check connecting rod side clearance (Fig. 66). Refer to clearance specifications PISTON RINGS STANDARD PROCEDURE PISTON RING - FITTING (1) Wipe cylinder bore clean. Insert ring and push down with piston to ensure it is square in bore. The (2) Check piston ring to groove side clearance (Fig. 68). Refer to Engine Specifications. Fig. 65 Checking Connecting Rod Side Clearance - Typical Fig. 66 Connecting Rod Side Clearance - Typical Fig. 67 Piston Ring Gap 1 - FEELER GAUGE JR ENGINE 2.4L DOHC 9 - 119 PISTON & CONNECTING ROD (Continued) |