PT Cruiser L4-2.4L (2008)
Piston Ring: Removal and Replacement
Piston Ring(s) - Removal
REMOVAL
1. Using a suitable ring expander, remove upper and intermediate piston rings.
2. Remove the upper oil ring side rail, lower oil ring side rail and then oil ring expander from piston.
3. Clean ring grooves of any carbon deposits.
Piston Ring(s) - Installation
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Piston ring end gap must be checked prior to installing piston rings on the piston.
1. Check piston ring end gap with a feeler gauge (1)See: Procedures.
