FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Piston: Service and Repair

Piston Cleaning





1. Using a gasket scraper, remove the carbon from the piston top.





2. Using a groove cleaning tool or broken ring, clean the piston ring grooves.





3. Using solvent and a brush, thoroughly clean the piston.

CAUTION: Do not use a wire brush.