Piston and Piston Pin Clearance

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Nissan Armada. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

(Piston pin clearance) = (Piston pin hole diameter) - (Piston pin diameter)

Standard: 0.002 - 0.006 mm (0.0001 - 0.0002 in)

Fig 1: Identifying Piston Pin Hole Grade Color, Piston Grade And Front Mark

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If clearance exceeds specification, replace either or both the piston/piston pin assembly and the connecting rod assembly with reference to the specification of each part.
Use the piston selection table to replace piston/piston pin assembly. Refer to "HOW TO SELECT PISTON AND BEARING ".
Use the connecting rod bearing selection table to replace connecting rod. Refer to "HOW TO SELECT PISTON AND BEARING ".
NOTE: The connecting rod small end grade and piston pin hole (piston pin) grade are provided only for the parts installed at the plant. For service parts, no grades can be selected (only 0 grade is available).
Follow "Connecting Rod Bushing Oil Clearance (Small End)" for the values for each grade at the plant.

Fig 2: Identifying Stamped Cylinder Number Marks On Connecting Rod
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