Piston Inspection
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- Measure the outer diameter of each piston at a right angle (90°)
to the piston pin, 42.6 mm {1.68 in}
below the top of the piston.
- If the piston diameter is below the standard diameter, replace the piston.
Piston Diameter
88.990-89.030 mm {3.5036-3.5051 in}