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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008EXPRESS 2500 V8-6.6L DSL TURBOREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE, COOLING AND EXHAUSTENGINESERVICE AND REPAIROVERHAULREPAIR INSTRUCTIONS54. PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD ASSEMBLE
2008 Chevrolet Express 2500 V8-6.6L DSL Turbo
54. Piston and Connecting Rod Assemble
2008 Chevrolet Express 2500 V8-6.6L DSL TurboSECTION 54. Piston and Connecting Rod Assemble
Piston and Connecting Rod Assemble
Tools Required
J 43654 Piston Pin Retainer Remover/Installer
1. Apply engine oil to the connecting rod small end bushing and to the piston pin bore of the piston.
2. Install the piston pin into the piston and connecting rod.
Important:
* For the right bank piston and connecting rod assemblies, reassemble so the grade mark on the connecting rod faces the right side of the engine and the piston front mark faces the front of the engine.
* For the left bank piston and connecting rod assemblies, reassemble so the grade mark on the connecting rod faces the left side of the engine and the piston front mark faces the front of the engine.
3. Install the piston pin retaining rings.
4. Apply engine oil to the piston ring grooves.
5. Install the piston rings using a piston ring expander.
Important: The 2N mark on the 2nd compression ring must face upwards. The piston has a groove between the 1st and the 2nd compression rings to allow for expansion of blowby gases. No ring is to be installed in this groove.
6. Orientate the piston ring end gaps as illustrated.
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.