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Piston Ring Inspection

  1. Using the piston, press the piston ring parallel into the cylinder to 43.9 mm {1.73 in}  from the upper end of the cylinder block.
    Fig 1: Pressing Piston Ring Parallel Into Cylinder From Upper End Of Cylinder Block
    G09757231Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Measure the piston ring end gap using a feeler gauge.
    • If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the piston ring.

    Standard piston ring end gap 

    Top: 0.13-0.18 mm {0.0052-0.0070 in} 

    Second: 0.18-0.28 mm {0.008-0.011 in} 

    Oil (Rail): 0.10-0.35 mm {0.004-0.013 in} 

    Maximum piston ring end gap 

    Top: 0.35 mm {0.014 in} 

    Second: 0.45 mm {0.018 in} 

    Oil (Rail): 0.52 mm {0.020 in} 

    Fig 2: Measuring Piston Ring End Gap Using Feeler Gauge
    G08348079Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.