⊙ ⊙ PISTON RING FREE END GAP
INSPECTION
Before installing the piston rings, measure the free
end gap of each ring using vernier calipers. If the gap
is less than the service limit, replace the ring.
Piston ring free end gap
1st
2nd
Vernier calipers : 09900-20101
⊙ ⊙ PISTON RING END GAP
INSPECTION
(Assembly condition)
Insert the piston ring squarely into the cylinder using
the piston head.
Measure the end gap with a thickness gauge.
If the gap exceeds the service limit, replace the
piston ring with a new one.
Piston ring end gap (Assembly condition)
1st
2nd
Piston ring end gap (Assembly condition)
1st
2nd
Thickness gauge : 0990-20806
Service limit
5.7 mm (0.224 in)
4.6 mm (0.181 in)
Standard
0.20 ~ 0.32 mm
(0.008 ~ 0.013 in)
0.20 ~ 0.32 mm
(0.008 ~ 0.013 in)
Service limit
0.50 mm (0.020 in)
0.50 mm (0.020 in)
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