Grand Vitara 2WD V6-2.7L (2006)
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Ring groove clearance:
Before checking, piston grooves must be clean, dry and free of carbon.
Fit new piston ring (1) into piston groove, and measure clearance between ring and ring land by using thickness gauge (2). If clearance is out of
specification, replace piston.
Ring Groove Clearance
Piston Rings
To measure end gap, insert piston ring into cylinder bore and then measure the gap by using thickness gauge.
If measure gap is out of specification, replace ring.
NOTE: Clean carbon and any other dirt from top of cylinder bore before inserting piston ring.