Fitting Pistons
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1995 Jeep Wrangler and 1994 Jeep Wrangler. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Measure cylinder bore 2 5/16" (59 mm) below top of bore. Measure piston diameter at right angle to piston pin at center line of pin. Piston clearance is difference between measurements. Pistons up to .004" (.10 mm) undersize may be enlarged by knurling or shot peening. Replace pistons if clearance is greater than .004" (.10 mm) or more.