Specifications, mechanical: Pistons

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Fig 1: Identifying Piston Measurements

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Piston diameter (D)

Fig 2: Identifying Running Clearance Of Piston

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Piston running clearance (example)

Measured cylinder diameter........	81.015 mm
Measured piston diameter........	80.995 mm
The piston running clearance is........	0.020 mm
The piston running clearance must be 0.010-0.030 mm.

Piston rings

Fig 3: Checking Piston Ring Axial Clearance

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Axial clearance

Upper compression ring........0.050-0.090 mm

Lower compression ring........0.030-0.070 mm

Oil ring........0.020-0.060 mm

Dimensions

Upper compression ring........1.2 mm

Lower compression ring........1.75 mm

Oil ring........3.0 mm

Wrist pin, diameter

All........23.0 +0/-0.004 mm