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Measure the pin bore.

Maximum Diameter - 40.053mm [1.5769 inch] 

Ring Groove

Check wear by inserting a new ring into the groove and inserting a feeler gauge between the ring and the top side of the ring groove. If maximum feeler
gauge limits are exceeded, replace the piston.

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Top - No check - Will not normally wear

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Intermediate (Maximum) - 0.150 mm [0.006 inch]

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Oil Control Groove (Maximum) - 0.130mm [0.005 inch]

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