- Measure piston diameter at top of piston skirt at 90-degree angle to piston pin axis. Measure cylinder bore diameter below top surface of cylinder bore, middle of bore and bottom of cylinder bore.
- Ensure piston diameter and clearance are within specification. See «PISTONS, PINS & RINGS»(ref-2380-S01399448092000031700000) table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS.
Contents
Section: Mechanical- Engine Identification
- Special Engine Marks
- Crankshaft & Rod Journals
- Cylinder Block
- Valve Clearance Adjustment
- Trouble Shooting
- Removal & Installation
- Fuel Pressure Release
- Gasoline
- Compressed Natural Gas Fuel Tube Purging (5.2L)
- Compressed Natural Gas Fuel Cylinder Purging (5.2L)
- Removal & Installation (tab Type Fitting)
- Removal & Installation (retainer Type Fitting)
- Removal (ram Van/wagon)
- Installation (ram Van/wagon)
- Removal (dakota 2WD, Durango 2WD, Grand Cherokee & Ram Pickup)
- Installation (dakota 2WD, Durango 2WD, Grand Cherokee & Ram Pickup)
- Removal (durango 4WD & Dakota 4WD)
- Installation (durango 4WD & Dakota 4WD)
- Removal & Installation (crankshaft Installed)
- Removal & Installation (crankshaft Removed)
- Removal (dakota 2WD & Durango 2WD)
- Installation (dakota 2WD & Durango 2WD)
- Removal (dakota 4WD & Durango 4WD)
- Installation (dakota 4WD & Durango 4WD)
- Removal (ram Pickup & Ram Van/wagon - 3.9L)
- Installation (ram Pickup & Ram Van/wagon - 3.9L)
- Removal (ram Pickup - 5.2L & 5.9L)
- Installation (ram Pickup - 5.2L & 5.9L)
- Removal (ram Van/wagon - 5.2L & 5.9L)
- Installation (ram Van/wagon - 5.2L & 5.9L)
- Removal (grand Cherokee)
- Installation (grand Cherokee)
- Cylinder Head
- Valve Springs
- Valve Stem Oil Seals
- Valve Guides
- Valve Seat
- Valves
- Valve Seat Correction Angles
- Rocker Arms & Pivots
- Valve Lifters
- Piston & Rod Assembly
- Fitting Pistons
- Piston Rings
- Rod Bearings
- Crankshaft & Main Bearings
- Thrust Bearing
- Engine Lubrication System
- Crankcase Capacity
- Oil Pressure
- Oil Line Plug
- Removal & Disassembly
- Reassembly & Installation
- Torque Specifications
- General Specifications (3.9l)
- General Specifications (5.2l)
- General Specifications (5.9l)
- Crankshaft, Main Bearings & Connecting Rod Bearings Specifications
- Pistons, Piston Pins & Piston Rings Specifications
- Engine Valves & Valve Springs Specifications
- Cylinder Head Specifications
- Camshaft Specifications
- Cylinder Block Specifications
- Valve Lifters Specifications
- Abbreviations
- Accessory Drive Belts
- Adjustments
- Airbag
- Anti-Lock/traction Control
- Application
- Automatic Trans
- Auxiliary Emission Control Systems
- Basic Trouble Shooting
- Body, Cab Control Systems
- Brakes
- Charging System
- Check Lists
- Computer Relearn
- Cooling Fan
- Cruise Control Systems
- Diagnostic Connector Locations
- Differentials & Drive Axles
- Door Locks & Anti-Theft Systems
- Drive Cycles
- Driveline/axles
- Driveshaft & Universal Joints
- DTC Index
- Electrical Component Locations
- Emission Applications
- Engine
- Engine Performance
- Fuses & Circuit Breakers
- Gauges & Instrument Panels
- General Servicing - All Makes
- Heated Glass/defoggers
- Heater
- Identification
- Manual & Power Steering
- Manual HVAC System
- MAP Guidelines
- Mechanical
- Mechanical - Hydraulic
- Metric Conversions
- Mirrors
- Mode 6
- Procedures
- Removal & Installation
- Reset Procedures
- Restraints
- Seats
- Specifications
- Starter
- Steering
- Steering Column
- Steering Column Switches
- Suspension Front
- Suspension Rear
- Testing & Diagnostics
- Theory & Operation
- Transmission
- Wheel Alignment
- Windows
- Wiper/washer Systems
- Wiring Diagrams - Engine Performance