Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHYUNDAI2002ACCENT GL, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE MECHANICALTIMING BELTENGINE MECHANICAL SYSTEM (DOHC 1.6L)MAIN MOVING SYSTEMPISTONINSPECTIONPISTONS AND PISTON PINS
2002 Hyundai Accent GL, Automatic
Pistons And Piston Pins
2002 Hyundai Accent GL, AutomaticSECTION Pistons And Piston Pins
- Check each piston for scuffing, scoring, wear and other defects. Replace any piston that is defective.
- Check each piston ring for breakage, damage and abnormal wear. Replace the defective rings. When the piston requires replacement, its rings should also be replaced.
- Check that the piston pin fits in the piston pin hole. Replace any piston and pin assembly that is defective. The piston pin must be smoothly pressed by hand into the pin hole (at room temperature).
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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.