Service manual

11. Inspect the connecting rod for twisting.
12. Inspect the connecting rod for damage to the
connecting rod bolt threads.
13. Measure the piston compression ring end gap.
Important: Fit each piston compression ring to the
cylinder in which it will be used.
13.1. Place the piston compression ring into the
cylinder bore.
13.2. Push the piston compression ring into the
cylinder bore to approximately 6.5 mm
(0.25 in) above the piston ring travel.
The piston ring must be square to the
cylinder wall.
13.3. Use a feeler gage in order to measure the
piston ring end gap. Refer to
Engine
Mechanical Specifications (5.0 L)
or Engine Mechanical Specifications
(5.7 L)
.
Select another size piston ring set if the
piston ring end gap exceeds specifications.
Piston and Connecting Rod Assemble
SIE-ID = 195097
Tools Required
J 24086-C Piston Pin Remover/Installer
Caution: SIO-ID = 71607 Avoid contact with HOT
components. Wear safety glasses and protective
gloves to avoid personal injury.
Notice:
SIO-ID = 71608 Applying excessive heat to the
connecting rod may damage or distort the rod. Rod
temperature SHOULD NOT exceed 315°C (600°F). At
this temperature the end of the connecting rod will
turn a straw color upon visual inspection.
Notice: SIO-ID = 38775 After the J 24086-C installer
hub bottoms on the support assembly, DO NOT
exceed 35,000 kPa (5,000 psi) or the tool may be
damaged.
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Engine Engine Mechanical - 5.0L and 5.7L 6-49
2002 - Unit Repair (May 25, 2001)