AR03.10-P-7311-01VT Measure End Clearance of Piston Rings

AR03.10-P-7311-01VT Measure end clearance of piston rings

Check values for piston rings:

Check values for piston rings:

Commercially available tools:

Compression ring side clearance measurement:

1 Measure the side clearance of the compression rings between the compression ring and the mounting groove in the piston with a feeler gauge.

If the side clearance is beyond the permissible tolerance, replace compression rings or piston.

The end clearance of oil scraper ring cannot be checked because of its three-part design. The oil scraper ring must also be replaced when compression rings are replaced.