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Measure vertical clearance of piston rings - AR03.10-P-7311-01VA

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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-1001-05D Piston ring vertical clearance Groove 1 mm 0.03...0.08 0.02 to 0.07
Groove 2 mm 0.02...0.06 0.015 to 0.05
Groove 3 mm - -
TEST VALUES FOR PISTON RINGS

Number Designation Engine 273.92 Engine 273.96
BE03.10-P-1001-05D Piston ring vertical clearance Groove 1 mm 0.02 to 0.07 0.02 to 0.07
Groove 2 mm 0.015 to 0.05 0.002 to 0.06
Groove 3 mm - -
COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS

Number Designation
WH58.30-Z-1004-12A Feeler gauge
  1. For the compression ring concerned, measure the vertical clearance between the compression ring and the mounting groove in the piston with a feeler gauge; if necessary, replace the compression ring or piston.

    IMPORTANT The vertical clearance 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 Vertical Clearance Of Compression Ring And Mounting Groove In Piston With Feeler Gauge
    G04731536Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.