Piston Ring: Service and Repair

Remove piston rings with a piston-ring compressing pliers.

Note: It might not be possible to find the identification on used piston rings.

Put aside piston rings in correct sequence and installation position.
New pistons may only be installed together with new piston rings.





Installation: Insert piston rings with the word "TOP" facing piston crown.
1. Plain compression ring
2. Stepped taper-face ring "TOP"
3. Slotted oil ring with hose spring clip





Measure axial clearance, refer to Engine, Specifications.





Measure gap, refer to Engine, Specifications.