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(5) After removal, install bearing cap on the mat- ing rod. PISTON RINGS—INSTALLATION NOTE: Refer to FITTING PISTON RINGS in this sec- (1) The No. 1 and No. 2 piston rings have a differ- ent cross section. Insure that the No. 2 ring is CAUTION: Install piston rings in the following order: (2) Oil ring expander. the piston ring groove and the expander. Hold end (8) Install upper side rail first and then the lower side rail. (9) Install No. 2 piston ring and then No. 1 piston ring (Fig. 96). (10) Position piston ring end gaps as shown in (Fig. 97). (11) Position oil ring expander gap at least 45° from the side rail gaps but not on the piston pin cen- Fig. 93 Connecting Rod Guides and Crankshaft Protectors Fig. 94 Piston Ring—Installation Fig. 95 Side Rail—Installation Fig. 96 Upper and Intermediate Rings—Installation 300M 3.5L ENGINE 9 - 51 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued) |