Suzuki Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

To measure end gap, insert piston ring (2) into cylinder bore and then measure the gap by using thickness gauge (1). If measured gap is out of
specification, replace ring.

NOTE:  Clean carbon and any other dirt from top of cylinder bore before inserting piston ring.

Piston ring end gap 
Top ring

Standard ....................................................................................................................................................  0.20 - 0.35 mm (0.0079 - 0.0137 inch)
Limit ....................................................................................................................................................................................  0.7 mm (0.0276 inch)

2nd ring

Standard ....................................................................................................................................................  0.35 - 0.50 mm (0.0138 - 0.0196 inch)
Limit ....................................................................................................................................................................................  0.7 mm (0.0276 inch)

Oil ring

Standard ....................................................................................................................................................  0.20 - 0.70 mm (0.0079 - 0.0275 inch)
Limit ....................................................................................................................................................................................  1.8 mm (0.0709 inch)

Piston rings end gap
"a": 120 mm (4.72 inch) 

Connecting Rod 
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Big-end side clearance:
Check big-end of connecting rod for side clearance, with rod fitted and connected to its crank pin in the normal manner. If measured clearance is
found to exceed its limit, replace connecting rod.
Big-end side clearance
Standard: 0.25 - 0.40 mm (0.0099 - 0.0150 inch) 
Limit:0.45 mm (0.0177 inch)