Piston Removal; Piston/Piston Ring Inspection - Honda XL200 2001 Shop Manual

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Measure the cylinder for taper at three levels in an X and Y axis.
Take the maximum reading to determine the taper.
SERVICE LIMIT: 0.10 mm (0.004 in)
Measure the cylinder for out of round at three levels in an X and
Y axis.
Take the maximum reading to determine the out of round.
SERVICE LIMIT: 0.10 mm (0.004 in)

PISTON REMOVAL

Place clean shop towel in the crankcase to prevent the piston pin
clips or other parts from falling into the crankcase.
Remove the piston pin clip with pliers.
Press the piston pin out of the piston from the opposite side with
your finger.
Remove the piston.
Remove the piston rings being careful not to damage them.
NOTE
• Spread each piston ring and remove it by lifting up at a
point opposite side.

PISTON/PISTON RING INSPECTION

Clean the top of the piston.
Inspect for evidence of pitting or deterioration.
Use and old piston ring to remove the carbon and oil deposits
from the ring groove.
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• Do not damage the piston ring grooves.
• Do not use a wire brush to clean ring grooves and lands: a
wire brush can damage these areas.
IN
PISTON
PISTON PIN
PISTON
RING
CYLINDER/PISTON
EX
(2) TOP
(4) MIDDLE
(5) BOTTOM
CLIP
PISTON
PISTON
PISTON RING
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