Piston: Service and Repair
CYLINDER AND PISTON1) The cylinder bore size is stamped on the front upper face of the cylinder block.
NOTE:
- Measurement should be performed at a temperature of 20 degrees C (68 degrees F).
- Standard sized pistons are classified into two grades, "A" and "B". These grades should be used as guide lines in selecting a standard piston.
Standard diameter.
A: 92.005 - 92.015 mm (3.6222 - 3.6226 in)
B: 91.995 - 92.005 mm (3.6218 - 3.6222 in)
2) How to measure the inner diameter of each cylinder: Measure the inner diameter of each cylinder in both the thrust and piston pin directions at the heights as shown in the figure, using a cylinder bore gauge.
NOTE:
Measurement should be performed at a temperature of 20 degrees C (68 degrees F).
Cylindricality:
Standard: 0.030 mm (0.0012 in)
Out-of-roundness: Standard. 0.010 mm (0.0004 in)
3) When the piston is to be replaced due to general or cylinder wear, determine a suitable sized piston by measuring the piston clearance.
4) How to measure the outer diameter of each piston:
Measure the outer diameter of each piston at the height as shown in the figure. (Thrust direction)
NOTE:
Measurement should be performed at a temperature of 20 degrees C (68 degrees F).
Piston grade point H: 37.3 mm (1.4685 in)
Piston outer diameter:
Standard:
A: 92.005 - 92.015 mm (3.6222 - 3.6226 in)
B: 91.995 - 92.005 mm (3.6218 - 3.6222 in)
0.25 mm (0.0098 in) oversize: 92.245 - 92.265 mm (3.6317 - 3.6325 in)
0.50 mm (0.0197 in) oversize: 92.495 - 92.515 mm (3.6415 - 3.6423 in)
5) Calculate the clearance between cylinder and piston.
NOTE:
Measurement should be performed at a temperature of 20 degrees C (68 degrees F).
Cylinder to piston clearance at 20 degrees C (68 degrees F):
Standard: -0.010 - 0.010 mm (-0.0004 - 0.0004 in)
6) Boring and honing:
(1) If the value of cylindricality, out-of-roundness, or cylinder-to-piston clearance measured is out of standard or if there is any damage on the cylinder wall, rebore it to use an oversize piston.
CAUTION:
- When any of the cylinders needs reboring, all other cylinders must be bored at the same time, and use oversize pistons.
- Do not perform boring on one cylinder only. Nor use an oversize piston for one cylinder only.
(2) If the cylinder inner diameter exceeds 92.515 mm (3.6317 in) after boring and honing, replace the cylinder block.
NOTE:
Immediately after reboring, the cylinder diameter may differ from its real diameter due to temperature rise. Thus, pay attention to this when measuring the cylinder diameter.
PISTON AND PISTON PIN
1) Check the pistons and piston pins for damage, cracks and wear, and the piston ring grooves for wear and damage. Replace if faulty.
2) Measure the clearance between each cylinder piston and cylinders. If any of the clearances is not within standard, replace the piston, or bore the cylinder to use an oversize piston.
3) Check that the piston pin can be inserted into the piston pin hole just by using your thumb at 20 degrees C (68 degrees F). Replace if faulty.
Standard clearance between piston pin and hole in piston:
Standard: 0.004 - 0.008 mm (0.0002 - 0.0003 in)
4) Check the snap ring installation groove (A) on the piston for burr. If necessary, remove burr from the groove so that the piston pin can lightly move.
5) Check the piston pin snap ring for distortion, cracks and wear.