FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Fitting Piston Rings









END GAP CLEARANCE
Wipe cylinder bore clean. Insert ring and push down with piston to ensure it is square in bore. The ring gap measurement must be made with the ring positioning at least 16 mm (0.63 inch) from bottom of cylinder bore. Check gap with feeler gauge.





SIDE GROOVE CLEARANCE
Check piston ring to groove clearance.