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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM1996CARAVAN V6-229 3.8LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLYCONNECTING ROD, ENGINECONNECTING ROD SPECIFICATIONS
1996 Dodge and Ram Caravan V6-229 3.8L
Connecting Rod Specifications
1996 Dodge and Ram Caravan V6-229 3.8LSECTION Connecting Rod Specifications
CONNECTING RODS
Side Clearance 0.127 - 0.381 mm (0.005 - 0.015 in.)
CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS
Type Aluminum Lead (Bi-Metal)
Clearance Desired 0.019 - 0.076 mm (0.00075 - 0.003 in.)
Maximum Allowable (wear limit) 0.102 mm (0.004 in.)
Bearings for Service Std.
0.025 mm (0.001 in.)
0.051 mm (0.002 in.)
0.076 mm (0.003 in.)
0.254 mm (0.010 in.)
0.305 mm (0.012 in.)
Side Clearance 0.127 - 0.381 mm (0.005 - 0.015 in.)
CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS
Type Aluminum Lead (Bi-Metal)
Clearance Desired 0.019 - 0.076 mm (0.00075 - 0.003 in.)
Maximum Allowable (wear limit) 0.102 mm (0.004 in.)
Bearings for Service Std.
0.025 mm (0.001 in.)
0.051 mm (0.002 in.)
0.076 mm (0.003 in.)
0.254 mm (0.010 in.)
0.305 mm (0.012 in.)
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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.