Honda ACCORD HYBRID 2005 Service Manual page 189

6. Install the rings as s h o w n . The t o p ring (A) has a AR
or 1A mark and the second ring (B) has a 2R or 2B
mark. The manufacturing marks (C) must be facing
u p w a r d .
Piston Ring Dimensions:
Top Ring (Standard)
A. 3.1 m m (0.12 in.)
B: 1.2 m m (0.05 in.)
Second Ring (Standard)
A: 3.4 m m (0.13 in.)
B: 1.2 mm (0.05 in.)
7. After installing a new set of rings, measure the
ring-to-groove clearance:
Top Ring Clearance
Standard (New): 0.055—0.080 mm
(0.0022-0.0031 in.)
Service Limit: 0.15 mm (0.006 in.)
Second Ring Clearance
Standard (New): 0.030—0.055 mm
(0.0012-0.0022 in.)
Service Limit: 0.13 mm (0.005 in.)
8. Rotate the rings in their grooves to make sure they
do not bind.
9, Position the ring end gaps as s h o w n :
About 90 °
OIL RING G A P
S E C O N D RING G A P
About 45 !
TOP RING G A P
S P A C E R RING
OIL RING G A P
PISTON PIN
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