Crankshaft/Transmission
Piston Ring Groove Width Inspection
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- Measure the piston ring groove width.
Use a vernier caliper at several points around the piston.
Piston Ring Groove Width Standard:
Top [A] 0.82
0.84 mm (0.0323
0.0331 in.)
Second [B] 0.82
0.84 mm
(0.0323
0.0331 in.)
Service Limit:
0.92 mm (0.036 in.)
Second 0.92 mm (0.036 in.)

If the width of any of the two grooves is wider than the service limit at any point, replace the piston.
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