How to Check and Install a Piston Ring Set on 2008 Dodge Nitro?

Check ring clearances before reinstalling or installing new rings clean up the cylinder bore and then put the ring in at least 12mm below the bottom. Square the ring using a piston, verify gaps with a feeler gauge and replace rings that are out of spec. Maintain grooves, put rings into position and position gaps.

OEM 2008 Dodge Nitro Piston Ring Set

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2008 Dodge Nitro Piston Rings Part Number: 5012364AE
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Package Part - Piston; Piston Ring; Ring Package Piston Standard Size; Ring Kit Piston Standard
- Replaces: 5012364AC, 5012364AD
- Item Weight: 1.40 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 0.3 x 4.2 x 4.5 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 5012364AE
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2008 Dodge Nitro Submodels:
- Heat, SE, SLT, SXT | 3.7L V6, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS
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2008 Dodge Nitro Piston Rings Part Number: 4897035AB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Ring Package - Complete Engine; Piston Ring; Piston Ring Set; Piston; Piston Ring Set Complete Engine Standard
- Item Weight: 0.90 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 10.6 x 5.8 x 2.3 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 4897035AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2008 Dodge Nitro Submodels:
- Detonator, Heat, R/T, SXT, Shock | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS

2008 Dodge Nitro Piston Ring Set Parts and Q&A

Q: How to Check and Install a Piston Ring Set on 2008 Dodge Nitro?
A: Check ring clearances before reinstalling or installing new rings clean up the cylinder bore and then put the ring in at least 12mm below the bottom. Square the ring using a piston, verify gaps with a feeler gauge and replace rings that are out of spec. Maintain grooves, put rings into position and position gaps.