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Engine - Piston Ring Installation

Group: ENGINE MECHANICAL

Number: 95-20-003

Date: APRIL, 1995

Model: SONATA V6

Subject
PISTON RING INSTALLATION


DESCRIPTION:




Piston rings must be installed as illustrated. Please refer to the shop manual for additional information concerning piston ring installation.

The # 1 ring is a barrel ring that is copper/bronze in color and also should be installed with the "Y" mark facing up.

The # 2 ring is a tapered ring that is black in color. It should be installed with the "Y" make facing up.

Ring end gap location should be spaced as shown in the service manual.