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Cylinder Block Assembly: Testing and Inspection






Piston and Cylinder Bore, Checking

Pistons, Checking





- Measure approximately 15 mm from the lower edge at a 90° angle to the piston pin axis using a 75 to 100 mm external micrometer.

Maximum deviation from nominal dimension: 0.04 mm.






Measuring the Piston Ring Gap





- Push the piston ring squarely from above down to approximately 15 mm from the bottom end of the cylinder.

- Use a piston without a piston ring for sliding in.






Measuring the Ring to Groove Clearance





- Clean the piston ring groove before checking.






Measuring Cylinder Bore





Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Internal Dial Gauge (VAS 6078) or Inside Micrometer Set 18-100 mm (US1033/S)

- Using a cylinder gauge (VAS 6078) measure in a diagonal sequence at 3 positions transversely - A - and longitudinally - B -.

Maximum deviation from nominal dimension: 0.08 mm.