FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Ring to Groove Clearance






1. Measure the piston ring clearance using feeler gauge

NOTE: The piston ring must protrude from the piston groove. To determine the piston ring clearance, insert the the feeler gauge right to the back of the groove, behind the wear ridge.