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INSTALLATION 1. Before installing piston and connecting rod assem- blies into the bore, install the piston rings. 2. Immerse the piston head and rings in clean engine oil. Position a ring compressor (3) over the piston 3. Position bearing onto connecting rod. Ensure that hole in bearing shell aligns with hole in connecting 4. Install Special Tool 8507 Connecting Rod Guides (4) into connecting rod bolt threads. 5. The pistons are marked on the piston pin bore sur- face with an raised “F” indicating installation posi- 6. Wipe cylinder bore clean and lubricate with engine oil. 7. Rotate crankshaft until connecting rod journal is on the center of cylinder bore. Insert rod and piston 8. Tap piston down in cylinder bore using a hammer handle. While at the same time, guide connecting CAUTION: Connecting Rod Bolts are Torque to 9. Lubricate rod bolts and bearing surfaces with engine oil. Install connecting rod cap and bearing. 10. Install the following components: 9 - 2114 ENGINE - 3.7L - SERVICE INFORMATION DR/DH |