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Piston: Testing and Inspection

Piston Inspection

1. CAUTION: Do not use any aggressive cleaning fluid or a wire brush to clean the piston.

Carry out a visual inspection.
^ Clean the piston skirt, pin bush, ring grooves and crown and check for wear or cracks.
^ If there are signs of wear on the piston skirt, check whether the connecting rod is twisted or bent.