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Piston Ring Fitting

  1. Wipe cylinder bore clean. Insert ring and push down with piston to ensure it is square in bore. The ring gap measurement must be made with the ring positioning at least 12 mm (0.50") from bottom of cylinder bore. Check gap with feeler gauge. For clearance measurement see SPECIFICATIONS .
    Fig 1: Checking Gap On Piston Rings
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  2. Check piston ring to groove clearance. For clearance specifications see SPECIFICATIONS .
Fig 2: Measuring Piston Ring Side Clearance
G00385972Courtesy of CHRYSLER CORP.