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Piston Ring: Service and Repair



Refer to Engine Service and Repair for additional engine repair information for this component. Service and Repair

If an internal engine component does not have a separate service procedure at this location, the manufacturer did not provide one. Please refer to "Unit Repair" under Engine/Service and Repair for available service procedures. Service and Repair


"Unit Repair" typically covers service procedures, machining, cleaning, inspection, and fitting necessary as part of engine overhaul:
- Cylinder Boring and Honing
- Connecting Rod and Bearings - Fitting
- Crankshaft and Bearings - Fitting
- Camshaft Bearings - Replacement
- Connecting Rod and Piston - Disassembly
- Cylinder Head - Disassembly
- Valve train components (Valves, Seats, Springs, Seats, Rockers, etc)
- Oil Pump - Disassembly
- Pistons and Rings - Fitting
- Thread repair information
- Valve and Seat Grinding (Valve Job) - See also "Cylinder Head Assembly" Cylinder Head Assembly
- Timing Components (Chain, Belt, Gears) service - See also "Timing Components" Timing Components