Sidekick JS 2D Soft Top 2WD L4-1.6L (1997)
Piston Pin: Testing and Inspection
INSPECTION
Piston Pin
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Check piston pin, connecting rod small end bore and piston bore for wear or damage, paying particular attention to condition of small end bore
bush. If pin, connecting rod small end bore or piston bore is badly worn or damaged, replace pin, connecting rod or piston.
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Piston pin clearance: Check piston pin clearance in small end. Replace connecting rod if its small end is badly worn or damaged or if measured
clearance exceeds limit.
Piston Clearance In Small End:
Standard: 0.003 - 0.016 mm (0.0001 - 0.0006 inch).
Limit: 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch).
Small-End Bore: 19.003 - 19.011 mm (0.7482 - 0.7486 inch).
Piston Pin Diameter: 18.995 - 19.000 mm (0.7479 - 0.7480 inch).