Rodeo LSE 4WD V6-3.2L (2000)
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Push the ring by the piston, at a right angle to the wall, into the point at which the cylinder bore diameter is the smallest.
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Measure the ring end gap.
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Positioning mark (1) is painted as shown in the illustration.
Marked T: No.1 Compression ring
Marked T2: No.2 Compression ring
2. Measure the clearance between the piston ring groove and the piston ring with a feeler gauge. If the piston ring groove/piston ring clearance
exceeds the specified limit, the piston must be replaced.
Compression Ring Clearance
Standard: 0.025 mm - 0.065 mm (0.0006 inch - 0.0015 inch)
Limit: 0.1mm (0.0059 inch)
Piston Pin (9)
Note: Do not reuse the old piston pin.
1. Use a micrometer to measure the new piston pin outside diameter in both directions at three different positions.