Index Chrysler Chrysler TOWN & COUNTRY, VOYAGER, Dodge Caravan - service repair manual 2001-2007 year
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ring gap measurement must be made with the ring (2) Check piston ring to groove side clearance (Fig. 69). Refer to Engine Specifications. REMOVAL (1) Using a suitable ring expander, remove upper and intermediate piston rings (Fig. 70). (2) Remove the upper oil ring side rail, lower oil ring side rail and then oil ring expander from piston. (3) Clean ring grooves of any carbon deposits. INSTALLATION NOTE: The identification mark on face of upper and Install rings with manufacturers identification mark facing up, to the top of the piston (Fig. 71). CAUTION: Install piston rings in the following order: 1. Oil ring expander. Fig. 68 Piston Ring Gap 1 - FEELER GAUGE Fig. 69 Piston Ring Side Clearance 1 - FEELER GAUGE Fig. 70 Piston Rings—Removing and Installing Fig. 71 Piston Ring Installation 1 - NO. 1 PISTON RING 9 - 46 ENGINE 2.4L RS PISTON RINGS (Continued) |