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Cylinder Head Assembly > < Checking Ring-to-Groove Clearance
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Piston Ring: Testing and Inspection
Piston Rings, Checking

Piston rings, checking

Checking ring gap 
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required 

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Feeler gauges

Work sequence 

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Push ring squarely from above down to approximately 15 mm from bottom end of cylinder.

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Determine ring gap using feeler gauges.

Cylinder Head Assembly > < Checking Ring-to-Groove Clearance