Talon FWD L4-1997cc 2.0L DOHC Turbo VIN F SMFI (1998)
A. Connecting Rod Cap Removal.
Mark the large end of the connecting rod with the cylinder number for further reassembly.
B. Piston Rings Removal.
Use a piston expander to remove the piston rings.
Inspection
Piston Ring
1. Check for the clearance between the piston ring and ring groove. If the limit is exceeded, replace the ring or piston, or both.
Standard value:
No. 1 ring 0.04 - 0.08 mm (0.0016 - 0.0031 inch)
No. 2 ring 0.02 - 0.06 mm (0.0008 - 0.0024 Inch)
Limit:
0.1 mm (0.004 inch)
2. Install the piston ring into the cylinder bore. Force it down with a piston, its crown being in contact with the ring, to correctly position it at right
angles to the cylinder wall. Then, measure the end gap with a feeler gauge. If the ring gap exceeds the limit, replace the piston ring.
