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HOMESERVICE MANUALSKIA2009SORENTO 4WD V6-3.3LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLYPISTON, ENGINEPISTON SPECIFICATIONS
2009 Kia Sorento 4WD V6-3.3L
Piston specifications
2009 Kia Sorento 4WD V6-3.3LSECTION Piston specifications
Piston
The standard measurement of the piston outside diameter is taken 14 mm (0.5512 in.) from the bottom of the piston.
Standard diameter
91.96 - 91.99 mm (3.6205 - 3.6216 in) - 3.3L
Piston-to-cylinder clearance 0.03 - 0.05 mm (0.0012 - 0.0020 in)
PISTON PINS
Piston pin diameter 23.001 - 23.006 mm(0.9055 - 0.9057 in)
Piston pin-to-piston clearance 0.010 - 0.020 mm (0.0004 - 0.0008 in)
Piston pin-to-connecting rod interference -0.032 ~ -0.016mm(-0.0012 ~ -0.00063in)
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.