Grand Vitara 2WD V6-2.7L (2006)
Piston ring end gap
Piston Pins and Connecting Rods Inspection
Piston Pins and Connecting Rods Inspection
Reference: Pistons, Piston Rings, Connecting Rods and Cylinders Removal and Installation
Reference: Pistons, Piston Rings, Connecting Rods and Cylinders Disassembly and Reassembly
Piston Pins
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Check piston pin, connecting rod small end bore and piston bore for wear or damage, paying particular attention to condition of small end bore
bush. If pin, connecting rod small end bore or piston bore is badly worn or damaged, replace pin, connecting rod or piston.
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Piston pin clearance:
Check piston pin clearance in small end. Replace connecting rod if its small end is badly worn or damaged or if measured clearance exceeds limit.
Piston pin clearance in small end: 0.003 - 0.014 mm (0.0001 - 0.0005 inch)
Small-end bore: 21.003 - 21.011 mm (0.8269 - 0.8272 inch)
Piston pin diameter: 20.997 - 21.000 mm (0.82665 - 0.82677 inch)
