Sidekick Sport 2D JLX 4WD L4-1.8L (1998)
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.
Connecting Rod
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Big-end side clearance:
Check big-end of connecting rod for side clearance, with rod fitted and connected to its crank pin in the normal manner. If measured clearance is
found to exceed its limit, replace connecting rod.
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Connecting rod alignment:
Mount connecting rod on aligner to check it for bow and twist. If limit is exceeded, replace it.
Limit on bow: 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)
Limit on twist: 0.10 mm (0.0039 inch)
