Chrysler 300/300 Touring/300C, Dodge Magnum. Manual — part 1548

5. Position piston ring end gaps as shown in.

6. Position oil control ring expander gap at least 45°

from the side rail gaps but not on the piston pin
center or on the thrust direction. Staggering ring
gap is important for oil control.

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DAMPER - CRANKSHAFT

REMOVAL

1. Disconnect negative battery cable.

2. Remove the accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 -

COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
REMOVAL).

3. Raise vehicle on hoist.

4. Remove crankshaft damper bolt.

5. Use 1023 puller, and insert 9020–R, remove crank-

shaft damper

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INSTALLATION

1. Install crankshaft damper using Special Tools

C-4685-C1 (5.9 in.) Bolt, with Nut and Thrust Bear-
ing from 6792, and 6792-1 Installer.

2. Install crankshaft damper bolt. Torque bolt to 95

N·m (70 ft. lbs.) while holding damper with Special
Tool 9365.

3. Lower vehicle.

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4. Install accessory drive belt.

5. Connect negative battery cable.

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