Piston Ring: Service and Repair

REMOVAL






1. Using a piston ring expander, remove the 2 compression rings.





2. Remove the 2 side rails and oil ring by hand.

NOTE: Arrange the rings in correct order only.

INSTALLATION





1. Install the oil ring expander and 2 side rails by hand.





2. Using a piston ring expander, install the 2 compression rings with the code mark facing upward.
Code mark:
1R for No. 1.
2R for No. 2.





3. Position the piston rings so that the ring ends are as shown.

CAUTION: Do not align the ring ends.