Paseo Coupe L4-1497cc 1.5L DOHC MFI (1997)
(a)
Insert the piston ring into the cylinder bore.
(b) Using a piston, push the piston ring a little beyond the bottom of the ring travel, 110 mm (4.33 inch) from the top of the cylinder block.
(c)
Using a feeler gauge, measure the end gap.
Standard end gap:
No. 1: 0.26 - 0.48 mm (0.0102 - 0.0189 inch)
No. 2: 0.36 - 0.57 mm (0.0142 - 0.0224 inch)
Oil (Side rail): 0.13 - 0.50 mm (0.0051 - 0.0197 inch)
Maximum end gap:
No. 1: 1.07 mm (0.0421 inch)
No. 2: 1.02 mm (0.0402 inch)
Oil (Side rail): 1.10 mm (0.0433 inch)
If the end gap is greater than maximum, replace the piston ring. If necessary, replace the cylinder block.
3. Inspect connecting rods.
Using a rod aligner, check the connecting rod alignment.
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Check for out-of-alignment.
Maximum out-of-alignment: 0.03 mm (0.0012 inch) per 100 mm (3.94 inch)
If out-of-alignment is greater than maximum, replace the connecting rod assembly.
