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Measure piston ring end gap - AR03.10-P-7311-02VA

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TEST VALUES FOR PISTON RINGS

Number Designation Engine 272.91/92/94 Engine 272.96/97/98/99
BE03.10-P-1002-05D Piston ring end gap Groove 1 mm 0.2 to 0.35 0.2 to 0.35
Groove 2 mm 0.3...0.5 0.3...0.5
Groove 3 mm 0.2...0.9 0.2...0.9
TEST VALUES FOR PISTON RINGS

Number Designation Engine 273.92 Engine 273.96
BE03.10-P-1002-05D Piston ring end gap Groove 1 mm 0.2 to 0.35 0.2 to 0.35
Groove 2 mm 0.3...0.5 0.3...0.5
Groove 3 mm 0.2...0.9 0.2...0.9
COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS

Number Designation
WH58.30-Z-1004-12A Feeler gauge
  1. Clean cylinder wall.
  2. Insert both compression rings, one after the other, above the running surface in the cylinder bore, and measure the end gap with a COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS feeler gauge; replace the piston rings if necessary.

    IMPORTANT The end gap of the oil scraper ring cannot be measured because of its three-part design. The oil scraper ring must also be replaced when the compression rings are replaced.

    Fig 1: Measuring Piston Ring End Gap Using Feeler Gauge
    G04731538Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.