Suzuki Samurai 1987 User Manual

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Ring groove clearance:
Before checking, piston grooves must be
clean, dry and free from carbon.
Fit new piston ring into piston groove, and
measure clearance between ring and ring land
by using thickness gauge.
If the clearance is out of specification, replace
piston.
Ring groove
clearance
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1. Piston ring
2. Thickness geuge
Fig. 3-5-32 Measuring ring groove clearance
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Piston ring end gap:
To measure end gap, insert piston ring into
cylinder: bore, locating it at the lowest part of
bore and holding it true and square; then
use a feeler gauge’to measure gap. If the gap
exceeds its limit, replace ring.
NOTE:
Decerbon and clean top of cylinder bore,
before inserting piston ring.
Item Standard
Limi t
Top ring 0.20 0.33 m m
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0.7 mm
Piston
(0.0079 - 0.0129 in.) (0.0275 in.)
ring
2nd
ring
0.20 - 0.35 mm 0.7 mm
end
(0.0079 - 0.0137 in.) (0.0275 in.)
QaP
Oil riilg
0.20 - 0.70 mm 1.8 mm
(0.0079 - 0.0275 in.) (0.0708 in.)
1. Cylinder block
2. Feeler gauge
3. Piston ring
4. 12Omm
(4.72 in.)
Fig. 3-5-33 Measuring piston ring end gap
Piston Pins
l Piston pin must be fitted into piston bore
with an easy finger push at normal room
temperature.
l Check piston pin and piston bore for wear or
damage. If pin or piston bore is badly worn or
damaged, replace pin or piston, or both.
Connecting Rods
l 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 clea-
rance measured is found to exceed its limit,
replace connecting rod.
Item
Big-end side
clearance
Standard
Limi t
0.10 - 0.20 mm
0.35 mm
(0.0039 - 0.0078 in.) (0.0137 in.)
Fig. 3-5-34 Measuring side clearance
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Suzuki Samurai 1987 Specifications

General

Brand	Suzuki
Model	Samurai 1987
Category	Automobile
Language	English