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Fits the following 2010 Dodge Avenger Submodels:
R/T | 3.5L V6, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
2010 Dodge Avenger Piston Parts and Q&A
Q: How to Assemble Piston and Connecting Rod Components on 2010 Dodge Avenger?
A: Before putting in the assemblies, attach the piston rings on the piston so that the top and bottom compression rings are staggered and don't line up with the oil ring gap. Before you use the ring compressor, check that the ends of the oil ring expander meet and that the gap between the rails is correct as seen from the piston's top. Submerge both the piston head and its rings in clean engine oil, then cover the rings with the ring compressor and check that the arrows are pointing toward the engine's front. Turn the crankshaft until the connecting rod journal is in the middle of the cylinder bore and apply a thin coat of clean engine oil. You can find the rod bearing sizes printed on the crankshaft's nose and you have a choice of three sizes, so regulate your selection. Put the upper bearing half for the connecting rod into its place, then fit the ring compressor into the end of the rod. Use a hammer handle to press the piston down and, at the same time, place the connecting rod on the connecting rod journal. Don't try to use the same connecting rod cap bolts; remove the old ones and treat the new bolts' threads with clean engine oil. Slip the bottom part of the connecting rod bearing into the end of the connecting rod cap and fit the cap into place afterward. Screw each bolt down by hand to get it finger tight, then tighten each bolt once more by alternating, avoiding the use of a torque wrench. Set the torque on the connecting rod bolts to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.) using the two-step method and then turn the torque an extra 90 degrees. Look at the side of the connecting rod and check its clearance with a feeler gauge. Set up the ladder frame, install the oil pump/balance shaft carrier next and fix the oil pan after that. After that, mount the cylinder head and engine lift chain, unite the transaxle assembly to the engine and finally attach the engine.