PROCEDURE
1 If the same piston rings (001, Figure 8-80) will be installed again, record their positions.
Fig 8-80 Piston ring - remove (example)
CAUTION
Damage Hazard: Do not open the piston rings too far. This causes damage to the piston
rings.
2 Use the Piston ring tool (002) to remove all the piston rings (001).
3 Clean the piston ring grooves.
4 Measure the piston ring grooves.
5 If the same piston rings (001) will be installed again, clean the piston rings (001).
6 Measure and record the thickness of the chrome-ceramic layer of each piston ring (001).
This will help you monitor the rate of wear during operation.
7 If it is necessary to keep the piston rings in storage, do as follows:
7.1 Keep the piston rings in their original packages.
7.2 Put the piston rings in a clean, dry area.
7.3 Make sure that the piston rings are in a horizontal position on a flat surface.
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Maintenance Manual Piston ring - remove
Winterthur Gas & Diesel Ltd.
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