Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.
Manuals through 2025 now available!

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Piston, Engine

Clearance - 42.7 mm from top of piston
Factory Specification 0.015-0.047 mm (10.00059-0.00185 inch)
Service Specification 0.015-0.087 mm (0.0006-0.0034 inch)
Piston Ring Compression
Second Groove Side Clearance 0.02-0.08 mm (0.0008-0.0031 inch)
Second Ring Gap 0.30-0.45 mm (0.0012-0.0177 inch)
Top Groove Side Clearance 0.05-0.09 mm (0.0020-0.0035 inch)
Top Ring Gap 0.25-0.50 mm (0.010-0.020 inch)
Piston Ring Oil
Gap 0.25-0.76 mm (0.010-0.030 inch)
Groove Clearance 0.013-0.220 mm (0.0005-0.0087 inch)