Piston Ring Side Clearance

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Nissan Titan XD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Measure the piston ring clearance. Use a new piston ring to measure the clearance in the ring groove.

Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

NOTE: The top piston ring clearance is not measured due to the type of piston ring used. The clearance can not be measured accurately with a suitable tool (A).

Standard

: Refer to PISTON, PISTON RING AND PISTON PIN .

(1)

: Piston