CL L4-2156cc 2.2L SOHC F22B1 MFI (1997)
Piston Ring: Service and Repair
Replacement
REPLACEMENT
1. Using a ring expander, remove the old piston rings.
2. Clean all ring grooves throughly.
NOTE: Use a squared-off broken ring or ring groove cleaner with a blade to fit the piston grooves.
Ring Groove Width:
Top and 2nd Ring Grooves: 1.2 mm (0.05 in.)
Oil Ring Groove: 2.8 mm (0.11 in.)
CAUTION: Do not use a wire brush to clean the ring grooves, or cut the ring grooves deeper with cleaning tools.
NOTE: If the piston is to be separated from the connecting rod, do not install new rings yet.
3. Install new rings in the proper sequence and position.
NOTE: Do not use old piston rings.