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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM1996NEON L4-2.0L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE, COOLING AND EXHAUSTENGINESPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSSERVICE SPECIFICATIONSPISTONS, PINS AND RINGS
1996 Dodge and Ram Neon L4-2.0L SOHC
Pistons, Pins and Rings
1996 Dodge and Ram Neon L4-2.0L SOHCSECTION Pistons, Pins and Rings
Piston Diameter (Std.) 3.4434-3.4441
Piston Clearance 0.0002-0.0015 [01]
Piston Pin Diameter 0.8267-0.8269
Piston Pin To Piston Clearance 0.0002-0.0007
Piston Ring End Gap (Minimum)
Compression
Top 0.0090-0.0200
2nd 0.0190-0.0310
Oil 0.0090-0.0260
Piston Ring Side Clearance
Compression
Top 0.0010-0.0026
2nd 0.0010-0.0026
Oil 0.0002-0.0070
All measurements given in inches, unless otherwise specified.
[01] -- Measured at 0.69 inch from bottom of skirt.
Piston Clearance 0.0002-0.0015 [01]
Piston Pin Diameter 0.8267-0.8269
Piston Pin To Piston Clearance 0.0002-0.0007
Piston Ring End Gap (Minimum)
Compression
Top 0.0090-0.0200
2nd 0.0190-0.0310
Oil 0.0090-0.0260
Piston Ring Side Clearance
Compression
Top 0.0010-0.0026
2nd 0.0010-0.0026
Oil 0.0002-0.0070
All measurements given in inches, unless otherwise specified.
[01] -- Measured at 0.69 inch from bottom of skirt.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.