Piston, Engine

1999 Jeep Cherokee 2WD L4-2.5L VIN PSECTION Piston, Engine
Weight (Less Pin) 14.7 to 15.1 oz
Piston Pin Bore (Centerline to Piston Top) 1.599 to 1.603 Inch (in)
Piston-To-Bore Clearance 0.0008 to 0.0015 Inch (in)
Ring Gap Clearance Top Compression Ring 0.0090 to 0.0240 Inch (in)
2nd Compression Ring 0.0190 to 0.0380 Inch (in)
Oil Control Steel Rails 0.010 to 0.060 Inch (in)
Ring Side Clearance Compression Rings 0.0017 to 0.0033 Inch (in)
Oil Control Ring 0.0024 to 0.0083 Inch (in)
Piston Ring Groove Height Compression Rings 0.0602 to 0.0612 Inch (in)
Oil Control Ring 0.1589 to 0.1598 Inch (in)
Piston Ring Groove Diameter No.1 Compression Ring 3.48 to 3.49 Inch (in)
No. 2 Compression Ring 3.45 to 3.46 Inch (in)
Oil Control Ring 3.53 to 3.54 Inch (in)
Piston Pin Bore Diameter 0.9312 to 0.9315 Inch (in)
Piston Pin Diameter 0.9306 to 0.9307 Inch (in)
Piston-To-Pin Clearance 0.0005 to 0.0009 Inch (in)
Piston-To-Pin Connecting Rod (Press Fit) 2000 lbf
RENDER: 1.0x

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