Accord SE Coupe L4-2156cc 2.2L SOHC MFI (1997)
Piston Ring: Service and Repair
REPLACEMENT
1. Using a ring expander, remove the old piston rings.
2. Clean all ring grooves thoroughly.
CAUTION: Do not used wire brush to clean the ring grooves, or cut ring grooves deeper with cleaning tools.
NOTE:
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Use a squared-off broken ring or ring groove cleaner with blade to fit piston grooves.
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Top and 2nd ring grooves are 1.2 mm (0.05 inch) wide, and the oil ring groove is 2.8 mm (0.11 inch) wide.
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File down blade if necessary.
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If the piston is to be separated from the connecting rod, do not install new rings yet.
3. Install new rings in the proper sequence and position.
NOTE: Do not use old piston rings.
