PISTON RING |
2.Insert the piston ring into cylinder bore. Force it down with a piston, its crown being
in contact with the ring, to correctly position it at right angles to the cylinder wall. Then,
measure the end gap with a thickness gauge. If the end gap is excessive, replace piston ring. Standard value:
Oil: 0.25 - 0.45 mm |
CRANKSHAFT PIN OIL CLEARANCE (PLASTIGAGE METHOD) |
1.Wipe off oil from the crankshaft pin and connecting rod bearing. |
2.Cut a piece of plastigage whose length is equivalent to the width of the bearing and place
it on the crankshaft pin in parallel with its axis. 3.Install the connecting rod cap carefully and tighten the nuts according to INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS >>E<<. 4.Remove the nuts, then remove the connecting rod cap carefully. |
5.Measure the largest width of the crushed plastigage using the ruler printed on the bag
of the plastigage. Standard value: 0.030 - 0.055 mm Limit: 0.1 mm |