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Piston, Engine

Pistons

Piston Ring
Clearance between ring and ring end
Standard: 0.0012 - 0.0028 in (0.03 - 0.07 mm)
Maximum:0.0039 in (0.10 mm)
End Gap Clearance
Ring A6 DOHC
Top Ring 0.006 - 0.011 in (0.15 - 0.30 mm)
Second Ring 0.016 - 0.021 in (0.40 - 0.55 mm)
Oil rail 0.008 - 0.027 in (0.20 - 0.70 mm)
Maximum 0.039 in (1.0 mm)
Maximum 0.004 in (0.10 mm)


Tightening Torque
Connecting Rod Caps 22 - 24 lb-ft (29 - 34 Nm, 3.0 - 3.5 kg-m)