Neon L4-2.0L SOHC (1995)
2. Using a suitable ring expander, remove upper and intermediate piston rings.
3. Remove the upper oil ring side rail, lower oil ring side rail and then oil ring expander from piston.
4. Clean ring grooves of any carbon deposits.
FITTING RINGS
1. Wipe cylinder bore clean. Insert ring and push down with piston to ensure it is square in bore. The ring gap measurement must be made with the
ring positioning at least 12 mm (0.50 inch) from bottom of cylinder bore. Check gap with feeler gauge.
2. Check piston ring to groove side clearance.
PISTON RINGS-INSTALLATION
1. Install rings with manufacturers I.D. mark facing up, to the top of the piston.
CAUTION: Install piston rings in the following order:
a. Oil ring expander.
b. Upper oil ring side rail.
c. Lower oil ring side rail.
