Piston Pins
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Suzuki Vitara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Check piston pin, connecting rod small end bore and piston bore for wear or damage, paying particular attention to condition of small end bore bush. If pin, connecting rod small end bore or piston bore is badly worn or damaged, replace pin, connecting rod or piston.
- Piston pin clearance:
Check piston pin clearance in small end. Replace connecting rod if its small end is badly worn or damaged or if measured clearance exceeds limit.
Piston pin clearance in small end
0.003 - 0.014 mm (0.0002 - 0.0005 in.)
Small-end bore
21.003 - 21.011 mm (0.8269 - 0.8272 in.)
Piston pin diameter
20.997 - 21.000 mm (0.8267 - 0.8267 in.)