FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Inspection

CAUTION: Do not use any aggressive cleaning fluid or a wire brush to clean the piston.






1. Carry out a visual inspection.
- Clean the piston skirt, pin bush, ring grooves and crown and check for wear or cracks.
- If there are signs of wear on the piston skirt, check whether the connecting rod is twisted or bent.





2. Clean the piston ring grooves.