Camry XLE Sedan 4-Door L4-2164cc 2.2L DOHC MFI (1997)
Piston: Testing and Inspection
Inspect Ring Groove Clearance
1. Clean piston.
2. Using a feeler gauge, measure the clearance between new piston ring and the wall of the ring groove.
Ring groove clearance:
No. 1: 0.040 - 0.080 mm (0.0016 - 0.0031 inch)
No. 2: 0.030 - 0.070 mm (0.0012 - 0.0028 inch)
If the clearance is greater than maximum, replace the piston.
