Eclipse L4-1997cc 2.0L DOHC (1991)
4. Position piston pin pusher onto pin and remove pin with press ram.
CAUTION: As piston pin is removed, It must pass through receiving tub. Check alignment and adjust if necessary.
INSPECTION
PISTON AND PISTON PIN
Refer to P.11-57.
PISTON RING
1. Check the piston ring for damage, excessive wear, and breakage and replace if defects are evident. If the piston has been replaced with a new one,
the piston rings must also be replaced with new ones.
2. Check the clearance between the piston ring and ring groove. If the limit is exceeded, replace the ring or piston, or both.
Standard value:
No.1 : 0.03-0.07 mm (0.0012-0.0028 in.)
No.2 : 0.02-0.06 mm (0.0008-0.0024 in.)
Limit:
No.1 : 0.1 mm (0.004 in.)
No.2 : 0.1 mm (0.004 in.)
3. Install the piston ring into the cylinder bore. Force it down with a piston, its crown being in contact with the ring, to correctly position it at right
angles to the cylinder wall. Then, measure the end gap with a feeler gauge. If the ring gap is excessive, replace the piston ring.
Standard value:
No.1 : 0.25-0.40 mm (0.0098-0.0157 in.)
No.2 : 0.20-0.35 mm (0.0079-0.0138 in.)
